Because puppies make everything better
Bring joy, ease stress, and create unforgettable moments with puppy-powered experiences. In partnership with local rescues, we bring friendly, adoptable puppies to workplaces, social events, and other gatherings in the Richmond area to spark joy and foster connection.
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event types
Puppies for every occasion
We bring adoptable puppies to events across Richmond and the surrounding areas—creating unforgettable experiences for people and helping the puppies find forever homes.
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Long days, packed calendars, endless meetings… your team deserves a reset. Our workplace puppy visits bring joy, reduce stress, and create meaningful moments of connection—boosting morale one wagging tail at a time.
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Create a gathering your guests won’t forget. Our puppy experiences add warmth, playfulness, and meaningful moments of connection to celebrations, parties, and social events of all kinds.
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Offer your community an experience they’ll remember long after savasana. Our puppy visits bring an extra dose of joy, connection, and playful energy to yoga classes—creating unique wellness experiences that attract new students, deepen engagement, and leave participants feeling grounded, uplifted, and smiling.
the experience
On-Site Professional Puppy Care
We handle every detail so you can focus on enjoying time with the puppies. From safe transport and attentive care to cleanup and event logistics, our team ensures a smooth, stress-free experience for guests and puppies alike.
Safe transport of puppies to and from your event
Clean up throughout the experience and at the end
Puppies get rest, water, and breaks as needed
Fully insured for peace of mind
Featured rescue partner
Beagles & Bentleys
Founded in 2021, Beagles and Bentleys is a Richmond-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs across Virginia and surrounding states and placing them in loving homes. Entirely volunteer-run and foster-based, the organization also supports owner education and medical care for dogs in need. Learn more
the health benefits
Hug a puppy,
feel better
Drops blood pressure
Petting or interacting with dogs can produce a measurable drop in blood pressure and heart rate within 5–15 minutes, indicating a rapid calming physiological response.
Improves mood
Studies show that a majority of participants, typically 60—80%, report reduced stress and improved mood after animal-assisted sessions.
Lowers cortisol
Just 10–20 minutes of interaction with dogs has been shown to significantly reduce cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone.
Our philosophy
Do good for people, puppies, and community
Adoptable Puppies Only
All of our puppies are adoptable and come through trusted local rescue partners—never puppy mills. Every experience is designed to help puppies gain socialization, exposure, and a real path to loving homes.
Give Back to Local Rescues
A portion of every booking goes directly to local rescue organizations, helping support their ongoing care, transport, and adoption efforts.
Benefit the RVA Community
With our hectic, digital-first lifestyles, people need more chances to slow down and reconnect with the physical world. We hope our grounding puppy experiences create a ripple effect, as participants leave calmer and happier, carrying that energy back to their families, workplaces, and communities.
Interested?
Send me a message. Let me know about your event and how we can take it to the next level with PUPPIES!
awittel@muttidogservices.com
(631) 796-4303
Questions?
Drop me a line!
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