Bringing comfort, connection, and compassion to our community.

East Valley Therapy Dogs provides certified therapy dog visits throughout the Inland Empire. Our teams support students, travelers, and community members through positive human-animal connections..

Schools and Universities

Supporting Students & Schools

School visits are a cornerstone of EVTD’s outreach. Therapy dog teams support counseling centers, reading programs, and student wellness across the Inland Empire.

Our teams visit schools to help students build confidence, practice reading skills, reduce stress, mental health and feel encouraged in a positive, welcoming environment.

  • Lugonia Elementary School

  • Smiley Elementary School

  • Mentone Elementary School

  • Redlands East Valley High School

  • Cope Middle School

  • Citrus Valley High School

  • Riley College Prep Academy

  • Cypress Elementary

  • Cal State University San Bernardino

  • Loma Linda School of Physical Therapy

  • East Valley SELPA

Focus areas: reading support, counseling center visits, confidence building, and social-emotional wellness.

Ontario International Airport and San Bernardino Airport

As members of the ONT Paw Squad or SBD Mission Support Dogs, our therapy dog teams help create calm, positive travel experiences for passengers, families, and airport staff.

Whether someone is preparing for a flight, reuniting with loved ones, or simply feeling stressed while traveling, our dogs help bring comfort and smiles throughout the airport.

  • Helping reduce stress and anxiety

  • Bringing smiles to travelers of all ages

  • Supporting airport staff and families

  • Holiday outreach and special visits

Libraries & Community Connections

EVTD also supports reading programs, senior living communities, and community events that bring people together.

Children build confidence and reading skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Our teams also participate in community events, senior living visits, wellness fairs, and seasonal celebrations.

  • Beaumont Library

  • Smiley Library

  • Plymouth Village

  • YMCA Events

  • Community Events

  • Parades

Additional Places We Visit

In addition to our featured school, airport, library, and community programs, East Valley Therapy Dog teams also provide visits and support at:

  • Kaiser Fontana Medical Center

  • Kaiser Ontario Medical Center

  • WonderLab Pediatric Therapy

  • Amazon Fulfillment Centers

  • CONFIRE

  • San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dispatch Centers

Our teams also participate in community festivals, wellness fairs, holiday celebrations, educational programs, parades, and special events throughout the Inland Empire. skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Our teams also participate in community events, senior living visits, wellness fairs, and seasonal celebrations.