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Tartan Tails

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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. 

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"Therapy dogs bring warmth, joy and connection to campus life—reminding us that care can be as simple as a friendly paw."

President Bret Danilowicz
therapy dog with the Highlander

Yappy Hour

Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
McConnell Library, Bird Room

Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
The Bonnie

Thursdays at 11:30 p.m.
Artis Center

Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
The Fountain

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.

white therapy dog
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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.

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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.

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Student Counseling Services
Davis Hall, First Floor | 540-831-5226

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988

Student Recreation and Wellness
Recreation & Wellness Center | 540-831-7164

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