named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Dog Therapy Training Classes
Monthly training sessions in Smithtown, NY to certify dog-handler teams for therapeutic visitation work.
School Reading Program with Therapy Dogs
Children improve literacy skills by reading to therapy dogs in school settings, reducing anxiety and building confidence.
Therapy Dog Visitation Program
Trained therapy dog teams visit hospitals, schools, nursing homes, libraries, and other facilities to provide emotional support and therapeutic interaction.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 3 activities
- Conducts reading-with-dogs and educational programs in schoolsRuns reading assistance programs where students read aloud to therapy dogs to improve literacy and confidence, and delivers educational classroom visits to teach children about therapy dogs and their roles in supporting mental health and well-being.
- Delivers animal-assisted therapy visits to individuals in healthcare, educational, and community settingsProvides structured therapy dog visits to hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, schools, libraries, camps, and community centers across Long Island, supporting emotional well-being and therapeutic engagement for individuals with physical and mental health conditions. Visits are conducted regularly in settings such as St. Mary's Hospital for Children, Birchwood Assisted Living, and Freeport High School.
- Offers therapy dog handler training classesProvides monthly dog therapy training classes in Smithtown for individuals interested in becoming certified therapy dog handlers, supporting the development of qualified teams for animal-assisted interventions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$18K
Contributions & grants$18K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$10
expenses
Total expenses$16K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$6K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$6K
2 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +135.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 1
- TERRY GALLOGLY — CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- AHRC Suffolk Partner — Site for therapy dog visits serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Adelphi University Partner — Hosted a visit from Therapy Dogs of Long Island for student engagement.
- Birchwood Assisted Living Partner — Hosted therapy dog visits for residents.
- Freeport High School Partner — Collaborated on mental health support through therapy dog visits.
- Grant-Thornton Partner — Grant-Thornton provides professional services to Therapy Dogs of Long Island
- Kennedy High School Partner — Partnered for Wellness Week to promote mental health through therapy dog interactions.
- Long Island Community Hospital/NYU Langone Partner — Hosts therapy dog visits to support patient well-being.
- Mid-Island YJCC Adult Center Partner — Site for therapy dog visits serving older adults.
- NCBI Network — References a study published by NCBI to support the benefits of dog-assisted activities.
- Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Partner — Collaborates on therapy dog visits during community events.
- Pro Bono Partnership Partner — Pro Bono Partnership provides legal support services to Therapy Dogs of Long Island
- Sachem School District Partner — Receives regular therapy dog visits in multiple elementary and secondary schools.
- St. Mary's Hospital for Children Partner — Receives regular therapeutic dog visits from Therapy Dogs of Long Island.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
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- Animal-Assisted Therapy for Emotional and Psychological Well-Beingmethodology: animal_assisted_therapyBy engaging certified therapy dog-handler teams in structured visits, the organization produces improved emotional and psychological health outcomes, because the human-animal bond fosters companionship, reduces anxiety, and provides unconditional emotional support that enhances therapeutic engagement.
- Doggie Medicine: Canine Interaction as Clinical-Level Emotional Interventionmethodology: doggie_medicineBy treating interactions with therapy dogs as functionally equivalent to medical treatment, the organization produces measurable psychological benefits, because these encounters generate physiological and emotional responses similar to clinical interventions, particularly in reducing stress and elevating mood.