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Therapy Dogs: Sharing Our Story with The Rapidian

Therapy Dogs: Sharing Our Story with The Rapidian

by Pat Nicholls | Aug 12, 2025 | News & Stories

We were thrilled to recently be featured in a wonderful article by The Rapidian that shines a spotlight on the mission and heart behind West Michigan Therapy Dogs. It’s always a joy to share what we do and more importantly, why we do it with the community we love. The...
Celebrating 25 Years of WMTD: Our Proudest Moments

Celebrating 25 Years of WMTD: Our Proudest Moments

by Cindy Bateson | Aug 12, 2025 | News & Stories

This year marks a special milestone for West Michigan Therapy Dogs – 25 years of bringing smiles, comfort, and connection to our community. Since 2001, our volunteer teams have walked into hospitals, libraries, schools, and countless other spaces with one...
From Shelter to Service: The Journey of a Therapy Dog

From Shelter to Service: The Journey of a Therapy Dog

by Katie Stygstra | Aug 12, 2025 | News & Stories

Every therapy dog has a story. Some are raised from puppyhood with a service role in mind. Others – like Rufus – begin life in a shelter, never imagining they’ll one day bring comfort to hundreds of people. A Rocky Start Rufus arrived at a West Michigan...
How Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort in Times of Crisis

How Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort in Times of Crisis

by Pat Nicholls | Dec 18, 2023 | News & Stories

When life feels overwhelming, sometimes comfort comes in the form of a gentle nudge, a soft wag of a tail, or a warm head resting on your lap. That’s the quiet magic of therapy dogs – and at West Michigan Therapy Dogs (WMTD), we see it happen every day. The...
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Celebrating 25 Years of Service in West Michigan!

Special bonds with canines, a family history of volunteerism, and inspiration came together in 2001, giving birth to organized pet therapy in Grand Rapids.

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