Tartan Tails was established as a wellness program in 2022. It is designed to promote
wellbeing across the Radford University community through positive interactions with
trained and certified animals. Tartan Tails aims to further Radford’s approach of holistic wellness by using the
advantages of pet therapy in order to enhance the lives of individuals within our
campus community.
Find us at Radford in our Tartan Tails gear! We wear our Tartan Harnesses or Bib so
that you can spot us on campus. Or, request a Tartan Tails appearance for your event!
A request is filled depending on the availability of a therapy team.
The practice of pet therapy has gained considerable recognition for its numerous benefits,
as it has been shown to alleviate stress, reduce anxiety, enhance mood and promote
overall healing. The Division of Student Affairs provides administrative oversight
for the program.
Tartan Tails is self-funded through private giving. Nineteen teams and growing with
your support.
Are you a faculty, staff or a community member? Would you like to become part of Tartan
Tails and help make a difference in the lives of students, faculty and staff at Radford
University?Applications will open in January 2026.