Who we are: Furry Friends are members of the SMKC who take their dogs to visit people in nursing homes and care facilities in the Santa Maria and Lompoc area.
Where We've Been: The SMKC has sponsored Furry Friends for over 15 years.
Why We Go: Residents often find that one day seems much the same as the next. As one man said, "The dogs keep us connected to the outside world."
Where We Go: We visit a variety of facilities including assisted living, skilled care, convalescent care and adult day care centers.
Furry Friends visit eight facilities every month of the year. We sometimes do extra visits during the holiday season.
If you are interested, please contact the Co-Coordinators via e-mail below:
Carol Linger cslinger@sbceo.orgPamela Duke prduke@sbceo.org 