sites we visit

Austin Dog Alliance pet therapy teams are currently volunteering at over 35 sites in the Greater Austin area. Once a team passes the Delta Society Pet Partner evaluation, we are here to assist in getting you started at a location which fits your skills, interest and availability. Opportunities are available during the work day, in the evenings, or on the weekend. Some sites require weekly visits, some just one hour a month. Whatever your interest, we can help you find the right location for you and your pet partner.

Schools and Libraries – Bow Wow Reading Dogs are working with children in Round Rock ISD, Eanes ISD, Georgetown ISD, Jarrell ISD, Austin ISD and Leander ISD during school hours as part of the child’s reading improvement plan. Some Reading Dog teams volunteer at the Pflugerville, Round Rock, Wells Branch and Leander Libraries on the weekends. Our teams have provided many, many special onetime programs throughout the Greater Austin area.

Hospitals Our teams participate in rounds at Dell Children’s Medical Center, Cedar Park Regional Medical Center and Brackenridge Medical Center.

Nursing Homes and Hospice Our teams provide therapeutic visits to nursing home and home bound patients throughout the Greater Austin area. We have formed partnerships with Odyssey Healthcare of Austin and Texas Home Health Hospice. Our teams also visit Merrill Gardens in Round Rock, Clairmont, New Hope Health Care, Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and other facilities.

“Odyssey Healthcare is very excited to be involved in a partnership with Austin Dog Alliance, as it will provide us with the opportunity to enhance our patient’s end-of-life care with the invaluable love and touch of a pet.”
~Angela Masey, Volunteer Coordinator for Odyssey Healthcare of Austin

Children’s Programs Teams visit the Kozmetsky Center for Child Protection and Communities in Schools Smart Kid after school programs.

Dog Safety Presentations Many of our pet therapy teams enjoy giving presentations on dog safety and responsibility to area schools, youth groups and scout programs.

For more information about any of our sites or programs, please contact us.