Having a ruff day? Enjoy a free dog therapy session!
Enjoy a free canine therapy session from Hero Dawgs during your lunch hour on May 22, 2025. We’re paws-ative you’ll enjoy the complimentary hot chocolate from Mink Chocolates, live music, and and a dog felting station, courtesy of MakeMobile! Research has proven that interacting with affectionate dogs can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, lower blood pressure, and decrease the perception of pain. Canine therapy can offer anyone who is feeling stressed or overwhelmed the opportunity to relax through interaction with dogs.
When: Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: Lot 19 (855 W Hastings)
About HERO DAWGS:
HERO DAWGS Pet Therapy is a non-profit society dedicated to providing canine-assisted wellness visits to critical care healthcare workers and first-responders in British Columbia. Its volunteer team of “DOGtors” also conduct corporate wellness visits to support companies and organizations with their wellness programs. Through community support, and the support of its founding partner, Odlum Brown, the society aims to further recruit, train and place more HERO DAWGS in BC hospitals. For more information about Hero Dawgs, visit their website.
Please note that this event is limited to the first 100 individuals to arrive.