2027 Canine Calendar

Join us in supporting Child Life's Facility Dog and The CARE Project's Canine CARE Programs by preordering the 2027 Canine Calendar, "The Dog Days of Summer." All donations go directly to supporting the facility and therapy dogs of UC Davis Health.

Suggested Donation: $20 per calendar*

*If ordering multiples, please indicate quantity in "Company" section.

Calendar Delivery: December 2026

For staff: There will be pick up locations identified at the Medical Center, which will be communicated via email in November. If you would like to have your calendar delivered to your unit/clinic, please identify your unit/department in the "Company" section.

For community members: Calendars will be mailed to you at your billing address.

Questions: Email klorain@health.ucdavis.edu or anzide@health.ucdavis.edu.

Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Facility Dog Program

The Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department works with patients, families, and the medical staff to provide services that meet the unique psychosocial and developmental needs of each child and family. Facility Dogs are expertly trained to help comfort and normalize the experience of children and teens during a visit to the hospital. The facility dogs at UC Davis Health were trained and provided free of charge to the child life specialist handlers from Canine Companions for Independence.

The CARE Project's Canine CARE Program

The CARE Project offers opportunities for self-expression, relaxation, and recreation; fostering independence and enhancing quality of life through evidenced-based clinical interventions and therapeutic activities. Volunteer Canine CARE therapy dogs visit adult patients, helping individuals cope with their hospitalization and providing motivation to engage in treatment.