Is your dog or cat an excellent Pet Hug Pack® candidate? Are you interested in becoming a Pet Hug Pack® volunteer? Consider joining the Pet Hug Pack® and bringing wet noses and unconditional love to people in need of comfort.
Get started
Please read the document How to Become a Pet Hug Pack® (PHP) Volunteer. This document outlines requirements for you and your pet.
How to get started in Pet Hug Pack®:
Submit application for program.
Pet Hug Pack Coordinator will contact you to set up a meeting.
Dogs must pass the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen test or hold a CGC certificate earned in the past 24 months.
The CGC program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for guardians and basic good manners for dogs.
Three ways to meet this requirement are:
After you pass the Pet Hug Pack assessment and Canine Good Citizen:
If you are interested in joining Pet Hug Pack, please contact the coordinator directly at [email protected] or 925-296-3176.
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