In partnership with Pets at Duke, LIVE FOR LIFE offers therapy dog visits for staff! Take a break to get some puppy cuddles or to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere to paw-sitively impact your mental health! Pet therapy can reduce stress and depression while providing a sense of companionship.

Duke University and Health System faculty and staff can sign up for a timeslot below and arrive at any point within their 15-minute timeslot.

Sign up for a timeslot

Visits are located in the Duke Medicine Pavilion on the second floor. When you register, you will be notified of the specific room.

Please note: Patients are not permitted to staff visits.

Department Events

Want to schedule a dog team for a department event? Submit a request below.

*Some location restrictions apply

Request a department event
Gary Ziegler is the owner of and handler for Jerry, the Pets at Duke therapy dog for staff members. Photo by Travis Stanley
Gary Ziegler is the owner of and handler for Jerry, the Pets at Duke therapy dog for staff members. Photo by Travis Stanley

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