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From left to right, Caitlin Blessel, Daniel Fulton, and Abigail Morgan at “Hugs for Hounds” on Wednesday, Oct. 30th in Slep Pondview with dog Loki.
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From left to right, Sam McGraw, Riley Murphy, and Ashley Harris at “Hugs for Hounds” on Wednesday, Oct. 30th in Slep Pondview with pup “Banner”
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Students watch as Banner the dog does a trick at “Hugs for Hounds” on Wednesday, Oct. 30th in Slep Pondview.
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A scene on campus from Wednesday, Oct. 30th in Slep Pondview showing Rhodesian ridgeback “Hawk” sleeping in between students.
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Sammantha McGraw, freshman business major from Maryland pets Altoona Area High School service dog “McKinley” at “Hugs for Hounds” on Wednesday, Oct. 30th in Slep Pondview.
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A large view of the event “Hugs for Hounds” on Wednesday, Oct. 30th in Slep Pondview. This event invites community members apart of The Alliance of Therapy Dogs to bring their canine(s) for a couple times per semester as students interact with them to relieve stress. The event is often held before midterms or finals, after move-in, or in the middle of semesters to help with academic burnout.