10/09/2026
🐾 R U OK? DAY — THE DOGS HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY… 🐶💛
Today is R U OK? Day, so we asked some of our THERAPuppy pups what they thought the whole thing was about.
Their answers were… surprisingly insightful. 😂
🐶 “Are you OK?”
Absolutely! I have been patted 147 times today, had two treats and someone told me I’m handsome. Life is good.
🐶 “What if someone says they’re NOT OK?”Sit beside them.
🐶 “What if they don’t want to talk?”
Sit closer.
🐶 “What if they still don’t want to talk?”
Put my head on their lap.
🐶 “And then what?”
Stay.
We see every day how powerful connections can be. From schools and classrooms to nursing homes and community settings, our dogs often become the reason someone smiles, talks, participates or simply feels a little less alone.
But while our pups are professionals at listening without judging, they can’t do it all for us. Sometimes someone needs a human to notice.
A human to ask.
A human to listen.
And a human who is willing to stay.
So today, ask someone:
“R U OK?”
And don’t just accept the automatic “Yep, I’m fine.”
Ask again.
Listen.
Make time.
Check in later.
You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need to fix everything. Sometimes being there is enough. And if you’re lucky enough to have a THERAPuppy nearby… well, emergency cuddles may also be prescribed. 🐾😂
Our dogs may be experts in wagging, cuddling and occasionally stealing snacks, but when it comes to looking after each other, that’s a job for all of us. 💛 ?Day
