We Absolutely, PAWSitively Love Dogs

Everyone loves dogs and so does Illinois State University!

There are a lot of cool things about Illinois State University. One of those things is petting therapy dogs in Milner Library!

The program is called PAWSitively Stress Free. It is organized by Health Promotion and Wellness at Illinois State University, and joins Milner Library to host the event on the third floor. Therapy dogs and their owners volunteer their time for two hours so students have a chance to take a study break or to get their puppy fever fix!

Health Promotion and Wellness at Illinois State / Via facebook.com

Therapy dogs are dogs that come with owners in certain settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and schools such as Illinois State University. Therapy dogs help other people get through hard situations such a loss of a family member, dealing with a stressful event, or just making someone more comfortable in an uncomfortable situation.

The program usually lasts about two hours and is offered every two to four weeks. During Finals Week, the program is held more frequently for those students dealing with the stress of Finals. Something special that PAWSitiviely offers during finals week is a free massage chair.

As students, we go through stressful situations which are sometimes really hard to get through. With the help of these cute dogs and their kind owners, they help students get through the stress of schoolwork, exams, projects, and finals.

When life is getting stressful or you are just really craving the love of a furry animal, check out PAWSitively Stress Free!