Ep.#133: Will Leveille, Auburn Therapy Dogs

We meet Will Leveille from Auburn Therapy Dogs and learn how certified therapy dog teams bring real comfort to hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and more across East Alabama and West Georgia. Will also shares how his golden retriever, CJ, became a local favorite, wrote a children’s book, and helped shape a volunteer nonprofit built on service. • what Auburn Therapy Dogs provides and where teams visit • how Will and CJ get certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and scale from one team to about 30 • how far the group travels beyond Auburn and Opelika • why CJ’s children’s book helps kids face travel fears and new experiences • the key differences between therapy dogs, service dogs, and emotional support animals • what it takes to run a nonprofit with volunteers and limited time • why animal-assisted therapy research matters and how visits help mind and body • how community groups can request visits and why scheduling early helps [email protected] and Facebook