Bringing Comfort One Paw at a Time

Dogs With A Purpose Provides certified therapy dog volunteer teams to visit with members of our community needing comfort or stress relief.

Our Story
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Connecting Therapy Dogs With the Community in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina

We evaluate our therapy dogs for quality

We have a personal connection with all of our dogs, built on trust and care.

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We work with and support certified handlers

We match teams with local causes and facilities they care about, providing resources along the way.

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We connect teams with the community

Teams provide emotional support in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and more.

About Us

Programs and Visits

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Our Visits
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Request a Visit
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Meet Our Experts

Become a Therapy Dog Team

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Is My Dog a Good Fit?

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Training and Certifications

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Become a Therapy Dog Team

Give Us a Bark!

If you have a question, idea, or would like to get in touch, please fill out the form.

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  • A fluffy black, tan, and gray dog with a pink bow on its head, lying on a brick porch.

    Izzy

  • Happy golden retriever dog with a pink tongue and black nose, indoor setting with wooden partition in background.

    Sophie

  • Black dog standing on a wooden dock near a lake, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.

    Dash

  • A brown dog lying on grass under a red structure with a background of green foliage and a chain-link fence.

    Carmela

  • A dog with a curly, speckled coat, wearing a pink harness, standing on a wooden platform in a forested area with fall foliage.

    Khloe

  • A brown dog with a yellow bandana that reads 'Sushi - The Therapy Dog' sitting outside on a patch of ground with fallen leaves, against a brick wall and tree trunk background.

    Yasushi

Meet All Of Our Experts!