Paws with Purpose Event to Bring Therapy Dogs to Rady Children’s Hospital
The "Paws with Purpose | Working Fur Kids Give-A-Thon" event aims to bring resident dogs to Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego.
San Diego, CA, August 21, 2026 —
A new initiative, dubbed the “Paws with Purpose | Working Fur Kids Give-A-Thon,” is set to bring trained therapy dogs to the patients of Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. The event is organized with the goal of providing comfort and companionship to children receiving medical care.
The program focuses on utilizing resident dogs, implying that these animals are already part of a program or facility and are being mobilized for this specific outreach. The “Give-A-Thon” aspect suggests a fundraising or awareness-raising component, though specific details regarding the duration, exact dates, or fundraising targets were not provided.
Rady Children’s Hospital is a leading pediatric health system in the region, serving children with a wide range of medical needs. The introduction of therapy animals is a recognized method for potentially reducing stress and anxiety in patients, particularly those undergoing lengthy treatments or facing challenging circumstances.
Further details regarding the operational aspects of the “Paws with Purpose | Working Fur Kids Give-A-Thon,” such as the number of dogs participating, the frequency of visits, or the specific types of therapeutic interventions the dogs will provide, have not yet been publicly released.
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