Rice University students de-stressed and shared hugs with dogs of various breeds during finals week at the university’s Fondren Library.
The library had asked Houston pet therapy organization Faithful Paws to bring its friendly canines to the first-floor reference collection area of Fondren April 25, 26 and 27. Two therapy cats were also present during the April 25 session.
Fondren Library held its first therapy dog sessions during finals last December and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from students, according to library staff members.
For more information about Faithful Paws, a program founded in 1997 and sponsored by Bellaire United Methodist Church, visit www.faithfulpawshouston.com.
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I’ve heard about this before – I think it’s a great idea for the students. Though, I recommend using adoptable dogs from local shelters. Who knows, maybe someone will walk home with a new pet. :)