Wilkie and other therapy dogs

Wilkie and his owner have moved on to another position! We will miss them, and we are in the process of certifying an additional therapy dog that will eventually be available to students. Stay tuned! 

For more information, write to dos-assistance@uiowa.edu. 

What is a therapy animal?

Therapy animals help with physical, social, emotional, or cognitive functioning. The animals are exemplary in terms of behavior, tolerance, and acceptance, and are specifically trained to provide affection and comfort. The sole purpose of therapy animals is to improve the lives of those they interact with. They differ from service animals and emotional support animals, which aid people with disabilities by performing tasks and work only with their owners.