Pet Hugs Program

Pet Hugs brings therapy dogs to the UC Berkeley campus to positively impact mood, reduce stress, and create connections.

In partnership with Joybound People & Pets, UHS coordinates Pet Hugs events at UC Berkeley. It is popular among many campus community members.

Pet Hug Dates

The Fall 2026 Pet Hugs events are from 12- 1 p.m. at the 4th-floor entrance of Moffitt Library near Press Cafe: 

  • Tuesday, September 1, 2026
  • Tuesday, October 6, 2026
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026

For more events:

If you have any questions about Pet Hugs, please reach out to the UHS Health Promotion Department at hpromo@berkeley.edu.