On Thursday students were rushing to the library to cuddle with a dog or pet a miniature horse. Wellness USF partnered with Therapy Pet Connection and brought furry little friends to students for a much needed bout of laughter and relaxation before finals week.
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- Miniature therapy horse Scooby Boo sported black and white Converse shoes at the event. The shoes were bought from Build-A-Bear and are worn to help him from slipping on tile floors at hospitals and assisted living facilities where he frequents. Photo credit: Gabrielle Miller
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- Junior Wey Lin, who skipped class to attend the event, grins as a Chihuahua rolls over for a belly rub. “It’s exactly what we need right now,” she said. Photo credit: Gabrielle Miller
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- USF staff member Vickie Chachere snaps a shot of her coworker Adam Freeman holding Dory, a three year old Chihuahua. “I think its a great opportunity for students to take a break from the day-to-day life of university,” said Freeman. Photo credit: Gabrielle Miller
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- Senior Rachel Baker smiles as she holds one of the therapy dogs brought to the stress relief event. “I think it’s a great idea. It’s good before finals,” she said. “I miss my dogs,” she added. “I have a Yorkie, a poodle and a Great Bernese mountain dog.” Photo credit: Gabrielle Miller
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- Biology major and senior Zul Castro pets Scooby Boo at the stress relief event outside the USF library on Thursday. “He’s beautiful. He’s very well groomed,” said Castro. “He’s very sweet and very well trained.” Photo credit: Gabrielle MIller
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- Students gather in front of the library to watch and pet animals brought by the Therapy Pet Connection. The event is part of USF Wellness’ “Save Your Sanity” campaign which runs through the end of the semester. A miniature horse and several small dogs were brought to the campus from Therapy Pet Connection with the help of Wellness USF to help students relax before finals week. The organization will be back on campus Thursday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the bookstore lawn. Photo credit: Gabrielle Miller
