Students pet Maya, the friendly dog of Therapeutic Paws of Canada. Students pet Maya, the friendly dog of Therapeutic Paws of Canada.

Paws share love with students

Students who are gearing up for exams, stressed at the end of this semester, or just missing home, were able to unwind Wednesday with  the well-trained, friendly dogs of the Therapeutic Paws of Canada.

Dakota Guindon, a social work student, said: “I have dogs at home, and I really miss them. So it’s great to spend time here today.”

Ilias and Alex, biology students, found that this event “puts our mind off the exams for a while.”

Maya and Prince are two stars of the show, both seven years old, well-trained service dogs. They provide their therapy services at nursing homes and to brain-damaged patients as well.

“They bring joy and brighten up spirits,” said John Good, a volunteer at Therapeutic Paws of Canada.

This successful event took place on April 8, and in case you have missed it, it will take place today, April 9 in Ambassador Auditorium’s Salon A, CAW Student Centre, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

This event is organized by Senate Student Caucus, along with Therapeutic Paws of Canada, supported by the office of the Dean of students and campus parking services.