Canine Cupids deliver Valentine’s to patients at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital; special “Kissing Booth” set up outside cafeteria for staff and visitors

* 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:

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 People-Animal Connection, 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

Additional information:

Pediatric patients and their families will be available for film and interview

For more information, contact Vanessa Villafuerte at (424) 467-5961 or [email protected], or Kelsie Sandoval at  (424) 832-6570 or [email protected].