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For those Alfred State students feeling a little dog-eared while studying for their finals, a group of 10 canines was able to provide some much-needed comfort and relief on Monday at the Hinkle Memorial Library.
For those Alfred State students feeling a little dog-eared while studying for their finals, a group of 10 canines was able to provide some much-needed comfort and relief on Monday at the Hinkle Memorial Library.
Students were able to hang out with the dogs, chat with their handlers, and enjoy some tasty treats. The therapy dogs were a variety of breeds, including Newfoundland, Golden Retriever, Daschund, and rescue mixes, along with three new dogs - two Australian Shepherds and one shepherd/lab mix.
Nine of the dogs were registered through the Canisteo chapter of Therapy Dogs International and one was through the Pet Partners chapter out of Syracuse.
“We had a very large turnout for this event, and we were excited to welcome some new dogs to the library,” said Library Instructional Support Assistant Amie Acton. “There were a lot of familiar faces present, but also many students I’ve never seen before. Having these dogs come to the library is a great way to help students relax and recharge for their final exams.”
