Paws for Coffee on 4/23 & 4/24!

Like dogs? Join us from 10a-12p on 4/23 and 4/24 in the Library lobby. We’ll have coffee, snacks, and (most importantly) therapy dogs! Take a break from the stress of finals — you won’t want to miss this popular event.

Interested in reading more about the effectiveness of therapy dogs on college campuses? Check out some of the peer-reviewed articles below, which are available to UHWO-affiliated users through our databases:

• A Doggone Way to Reduce Stress: An Animal Assisted Intervention with College Students. (link)
• A Pilot Study Assessing the Effectiveness of an Animal-Assisted Outreach Program. (link)
• Paws for Intervention: Perceptions About the Use of Dogs in Schools. (link)
• The Mental Health Benefits of Having Dogs on College Campuses. (link)
• Therapy Dogs on Campus: A Counseling Outreach Activity for College Students Preparing for Final Exams. (link)

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