A team of PAWS of CNY volunteers and their certified therapy dogs attended a student de-stress event at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego on May 12. Among other wellness-themed activities available, students were able to sit on the quad and enjoy the emotional benefits of quality time spent with PAWS of CNY’s therapy dogs. Approximately 200 students stopped by to meet the PAWS of CNY teams.
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On April 29, PAWS of CNY volunteers Jenn MacArthur and Karin Laskowski and her golden retriever Piper, attended a Troop meeting for Girl Scout Troop 1065 at St. Anne’s Church in Solvay. PAWS of CNY was invited to the troop meeting to teach the girls about the benefits of pet therapy and what it takes to become a therapy dog.
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PAWS of CNY has had a busy spring, attending several student activities at our local colleges and universities. PAWS of CNY volunteers were pleased to have the opportunity to visit with students at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego’s Johnson Hall on Tuesday, May 5. Dianne Restuccio and her golden retriever Enzo attended the event.
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PAWS of CNY was proud to attend the Syracuse Chief’s Bark in the Park event at NBT Stadium on May 9. PAWS of CNY was one of several pet organizations that attended the event and had the opportunity to meet Chiefs fans and their dogs.
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PAWS of CNY has been pleased to attend Wellness Week at Syracuse University for the past several years. To encourage students to take a much-deserved rest from the stress of finals week, the University coordinates a series of wellness-themed activities for students. This year’s event was held outside of Goldstein Student Center. PAWS of CNY has sent therapy dog representatives to the event for the past several years, and looks forward every year to the opportunity to support the University and its students during finals.
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