Volunteer Therapy Dog Program
Strategically positioned inside our airports, our Therapy Dogs offer comfort and ‘Houston friendly’ hospitality as they help our 5-Star Customer Service Team welcome guests to Houston.
A diverse group of Houston Airports Volunteer Therapy Dogs spotlight the city’s signature hospitality by greeting airport guests and comforting anxious travelers. Our therapy dogs volunteer at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. Whether it’s a scratch behind their ear, a pat on their back or a cuddle, the Houston Airports Volunteer Therapy Dog Program is crucial to supporting the millions of passengers who visit Houston’s airports each year. Our team of dogs represent Houston, a pet-friendly community that’s also the most diverse city in the United States.
Each therapy dog offers a unique connection. The dogs wear bright red vests and blue bandanas, which encourage passengers to walk up and engage with the dogs and their handlers.
Join our team
Houston Airports is seeking trained therapy dogs registered with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, a national therapy dog registry. Handlers should be friendly, outgoing and passionate about connecting with people. Because Houston Airports Volunteer Therapy Dogs ease anxiety and comfort passengers, volunteers shifts may include holidays and peak travel seasons, like the summer.
What handlers/applicants need:
- A friendly, outgoing personality
- Ability to approach and communicate with people from different backgrounds
- Must be at least 18 years old
- A background check is required for approval to work within secured areas of our airports
- Some walking inside airport terminals may be required
Benefits include:
- Free parking privileges
- Discounts on airport retail and dining
- Appreciation luncheons
Meet our therapy dogs
Dog 1
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This is dog 5, she is amazing, and here is some more info about her
Connect with us
Volunteer Inquiries
Our volunteer program manager
Ella Ghica has a passion for people and understands and values the importance of genuine human connection. Ella understands the power of a smile and difference hospitality and kindness can make in someone’s day. 5-Star customer service creates the opportunity to positively influence how people experience and remember their visit to Houston’s airports and the City of Houston.