Bringing Animal-Assisted Therapy to your NY & NJ Community

Our Approach

Over 20 years bringing comfort and connection to 60+ facilities across NY and NJ — one gentle paw at a time.

At Helpful Hounds, every partnership starts with listening, we take the time to understand the unique needs of every facility, every patient, and every family we work with

We do not just visit; we integrate. We take the time to learn the goals your clinical team has set, so our animals can show up in a way that genuinely supports the work already being done.

By meeting our clients exactly where they are, we use the unique bond of our therapy dogs and cats to turn those goals into achievements.

Your Goals. Our Mission. Their Paws.

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Guided by Your Goals

At Helpful Hounds, we know that sometimes the best medicine has a wagging tail or a comforting purr.

We are committed to supporting your clients AND staff through high-quality Animal-Assisted Interventions that enhance wellness and spark joy.

In fact, we find that a moment of "paws" in a busy day benefits the staff just as much as the clients!

We align our therapy teams with the objectives that matter most—from a facility’s clients’ goals to a parent’s social-emotional hopes for their child.

Our therapy dogs and cats are the gentle bridge to achieving a therapeutic goal.

Rooted in Experience

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Serving areas in:

đź“ŤAll 5 Boroughs of NY

đź“ŤNassau County

đź“ŤSuffolk County

đź“ŤWestchester, NY

đź“ŤNew Jersey

 
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What A Few Of Our Clients Have To Say…

  • You saw that my husband can’t speak. I have to try to interpret what he wants. So when I visited him on Wednesday he was pointing to his dresser. At first I couldn’t figure out what he wanted. Then I realized he was pointing to the stuffed dog that is on top of his dresser. I thought he wanted to hold it. He said no, but he then pointed to outside his room. That’s when it clicked in my head. I said to him “ you want to see a real dog again? He nodded yes, he wanted to see your therapy dog again, you have a fan!"

    -Fran

  • " Tim is doing well in all he does. We see a difference since he has been taking classes with Teacher Amy. He's able to tell us how he's feeling, and that is HUGE. Teacher Amy is wonderful and Sparkles is a sweetheart. Thank you Teacher Amy for all you do for your students!"

    — Nancy

  • "I never knew the impact a dog could have on my healing journey. Thank you, Helpful Hounds, for the invaluable support and companionship."

    —Skyler

  • "The therapy sessions with the dogs have been transformative for me. I'm grateful for the unconditional love and understanding they provide."

    — Kris

  • "The presence of the therapy dogs has been a source of comfort and joy during my sessions. I highly recommend Helpful Hounds to anyone in need of emotional support."

    - Avery