Therapy Dogs at Roswell Park

Photo of Julie Francisco and her dog, Morty.

Introducing Roswell Park's MVPs (Most Valuable Pups)

Since 2006, therapy dogs have been an important part of patient care, providing gentle support and a reason to smile, a break from a stressful time for patients, caregivers and hospital employees alike. It’s always OK to walk right up to the dogs and say hello. They all wear official Roswell Park photo ID tags to help you identify them.

Learn About Our Therapy Dog Calendar

A young girl sits on the floor of a clinic petting a therapy dog.

The paw-er of therapy dogs

If there’s people standing in a group speaking excitedly in our lobby or near one of the clinics, it’s likely because a dedicated therapy dog who visits Roswell Park is starting their very important rounds.

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A young girl sits on the floor of a clinic hugging a therapy dog.

Roswell Park's Therapy Dogs "Paws" to Offer Some Lovin'

Learn how Roswell Park utilizes therapy dogs as part of our patient and family experience.

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Therapy Dog Schedule

Check this month’s patient calendar to find out when your favorite dog is scheduled to visit.

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Cover of the 2024 Tails of Hope calendar

2024 Tails of Hope Calendar

See your favorite therapy dogs year-round with the 2024 “Tails of Hope” calendar available in the gift shop at Roswell Park’s Main Hospital.

The $10 donation will go towards Roswell Park’s Quality-of-Life Programs that help to enhance and expand programs that help our patients feel their best, connect with others, eliminate stress and so much more.

These calendars are made possible thanks to a generous donation from Dave & Adam’s Card World, which is proud to support Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and our Therapy Dog Program.

Inside of the 2024 Tails of Hope Calendar
Collage of Roswell Park Therapy Dogs
Monty's statue in Kaminski Park

Monty Led the Way

Forever welcoming our visitors to Kaminski Park, Monty was Roswell Park's first therapy dog in 2006, when his "mom" (a Roswell Park employee) saw an opportunity to bring happiness to those who needed it most.

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All therapy dogs participating in the Roswell Park program are certified through Therapy Dogs International, Pet Partners or Alliance of Therapy Dogs. If you think your dog might be a good addition to the team and is certified by one of these organizations please contact Chris Wesley at Christine.Wesley@Roswellpark.org or 716-845-3375.