Volunteers from PAWS of CNY recently had an opportunity to provide pet therapy services to students residing at Watson Hall on the Syracuse University campus. The event was organized to encourage students to take a much needed break from the stress and strain of mid-year exams and enjoy some warm interaction with PAWS of CNY’s therapy dogs.
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On Sunday, December 13, volunteers from PAWS of CNY had an opportunity to bring their certified therapy dogs to a student de-stress event at Syracuse University’s Haven Residence Hall. The event was scheduled to give students an opportunity to take a much needed break during the stress of finals week and enjoy the many benefits of pet therapy.
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On Monday, December 7, Students at Syracuse University celebrated the success of the launch of the What the Health Magazine – a student run publication focusing on fitness, nutrition and wellness for Syracuse University students. To help them celebrate and de-stess after months of hard work, the students invited representatives from PAWS of CNY for some much needed pet therapy.
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On Saturday, December 12, PAWS of CNY held its second Barnes & Noble Bookfair fundraiser in Clay, New York. Representatives from PAWS of CNY were in the store with their therapy pets for the day to meet with customers and answer questions about the benefits of pet therapy. Volunteers also gift-wrapped in store purchases for Barnes & Noble customers, and at 11:00 a.m. volunteers from PAWS of CNY had an opportunity to read storybooks to children present in the store. Children were able to sit among PAWS of CNY’s therapy pets and listen to storybooks while enjoying some furry companionship. A percentage of sales for the day were donated to PAWS of CNY.
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Our local college students work so hard throughout the semester, that it is our privilege to help them de-stress and enjoy some well-deserved pet therapy. On Monday, November 30, volunteers from PAWS of CNY attended a de-stress event for students at the State University of New York at Oswego. PAWS of CNY volunteer Dianne Restuccio attended the event with her golden retriever and therapy dog, Enzo.
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