* Therapy dogs dressed in costumes deliver Valentines to pediatric patients on the unit
* Therapy dogs stationed at a special “kissing booth” outside of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center cafeteria to give out hand kisses (licks) and love to staff and visitors
* Group photo of more than a dozen costumed therapy dogs and their handlers outside cafeteria at 10:45 am
WHAT:
News — The dogs will deliver handmade Valentine’s to sick children at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital so they can celebrate Valentine’s Day despite being hospitalized. The dogs will also be stationed at a special “Kissing Booth” outside of the hospital to greet and “kiss” visitors and staff.
The dogs and their handlers are part of UCLA Health’s , a pet therapy program designed to lift the spirits of hospitalized patients.
WHEN:
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 10:30 am – 12 noon
WHERE:
UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, 757 Westwood Plaza 90095; park in valet drop off