Hug-A-Pet brings the joy and companionship of trained therapy dogs to members of our community who reside in convalescent, hospice, and other care facilities.

During each visit, trained volunteers and their certified companion dogs spend time with residents, offering affection, companionship, conversation, and plenty of tail wags. These visits provide comfort, stimulation, and a chance to connect, especially for individuals who may experience isolation from family, friends, or their own companion animals.

The psychological, physiological, and social benefits of the human-animal bond are well documented. Through Hug-A-Pet, we help create these meaningful connections one dog visit at a time.

Our Hug-A-Pet program is made possible through the generosity of our members and donors.

Hug-A-Pet visits the Monterey Public Library every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

TO SCHEDULE A VISIT AT YOUR CARE FACILITY:

Simply call us at 408-834-7375 or email us. All Hug-A-Pet companions are volunteers with SPCA Monterey County and this community service is provided at no charge to either you or your facility.

TO VOLUNTEER:

If your canine companion is an AKC certified Canine Good Citizen or Certified Therapy Dog and you would like to be a volunteer, please call us at (831) 264-5423 or email us. If your canine companion is not certified, call us! We’ll give you the latest information on Canine Good Citizen testing!