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

Spring 2026 Pet Hugs events are from 12-1 pm at Memorial Glade.

  • Tuesday, February 3, 2026
  • Tuesday, March 3, 2026
  • Tuesday, April 7, 2026
  • Tuesday, May 5, 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.