Who We Are

We are a group of dog lovers who share a concern for those suffering from emotional and mental illness and loneliness. We believe that the company of dogs can help.

Alan Harman started Sunshine Therapy Dogs in 2020. He was inspired by the warm, calming effect his daughter’s Bernese Mountain Dog Hershey had on every person he came into contact with. Since then, Alan’s dog Tico along with 70 other volunteer dogs have been hanging out with, and getting belly rubs from, students, seniors and employees across the GTA.