- Added a new active session banner so you can always see when you're checked in during a visit - Redesigned visit details for a cleaner, more reliable experience - You can now opt in to marketing emails during sign-up or anytime from Settings - Fixed an issue where an active session wouldn't properly end if you were logged out - Various schedule screen fixes and improvements - Under-the-hood stability and performance improvements

- Get notified when a new update is available - New team view and volunteer profile pages - Edit your existing certifications, not just upload new ones - Better tracking of your registered dogs - Approval-pending screens now show your specific hospital - Tabs are now tailored to your hospital's plan - Login and stability improvements

Team view, profile, and optimizations Package Updates

Security Updates Session History Milestones

- Volunteer Session History - Dog Milestones

-Fixed Dog Id not persisting -Added Virtual Therapy Dog Card to Dog Profile

Fixed a bug where sessions weren't ending by default

Updated Expo SDK Fixed bug where the session timeout was not calling the backend.

Therapy Dog Connect now tracks your session time, making it easier than ever to record your volunteer hours. This new feature also counts ad-hoc interactions—so any spontaneous visits you have while walking down the hallways can be officially logged, even if they weren't requested through the app.

Updated the UI Fixed bugs for scaling font sizes Security Updates New Feature - Link Dog between two handlers

What's New Feed See who liked a post — names now appear below posts (e.g., "Sarah & John liked this" or "Sarah + 3 others liked this") Get notified when someone posts in your hospital's feed or comments on your post Push notifications now show the person's name — "Sarah commented on your post" instead of a generic message Notification Settings New granular notification controls in Settings — toggle Visit Requests, New Feed Posts, and Feed Comments independently Global push notification toggle now acts as a master switch, with individual category controls grouped beneath it.

Polished alerts — Confirmations and error messages now use a consistent in-app design instead of system popups, keeping you in context while you work. Smarter timestamps — News feed posts now show relative times like "2h ago" or "3d ago" so you can instantly gauge how fresh a post is. Character counter — A live character count appears when writing a post or comment so you always know how much space you have left. Haptic feedback — Submitting a comment now responds with a tactile confirmation, matching the feel of other actions in the app. Sign-out confirmation — A confirmation step now prevents accidental sign-outs from the profile screen. Security Updates - Updated packages

-Fixed issues with larger text and not being able to press 'I saw Patient' or 'I didn't see Patient' buttons - UI Accessibility updates - Security Updates

Dog profiles now require a bio when adding a new dog, ensuring patients see complete and meaningful profiles Clear validation messaging explains why the bio is required before submitting Fixed an issue where dog birthdays could appear one day early Account approval screen now correctly displays your associated hospital Improvements and bug fixes to scheduling General performance and reliability enhancements If someone posts a link in Feed it is now clickable

Now Support Volunteers at multiple hospitals Fixed issue with App Freezing after unlocking with FaceID Security Updates

What’s New in Version 1.0.9 NEW: Biometric Login Security just got simpler. You can now use Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint sensors to log in quickly and securely. Improved Accessibility We’ve redesigned key layouts to ensure better compatibility with screen readers and larger font settings, making the app more inclusive for everyone. UI Scaling Fixes No matter your screen size, the app now scales perfectly. We've eliminated layout stretching and overlapping issues on smaller and larger devices alike. Security & Performance We’ve implemented the latest security patches and under-the-hood optimizations to keep your data safe and the app running smoothly.

Fixed an issue where users were unable to comment on or like posts in the feed due to a padding problem Resolved a bug causing the Feed and Visits screens to occasionally freeze - a loading issue Fixed a bug that was not properly persisting active login sessions, which could force users to re-authenticate

Fixed Issue with onboarding missing screens

Fixed bug with

- Fixed an issue on the Approval page affecting Non-Handler volunteer types. - Fixed an issue where the Visits screen was visible for volunteer types that do not require patient visits. - Fixed an issue where the Manage Dog screen was visible for volunteer types that are not handlers.

Updated Review App link