Shout out to Villanova University on their creativity and
concern for their students. Maggie and I (and a number of our furry friends)
were invited to attend Villanova’s “Love the Skin Your In” walk the runway.
We were invited to give support and comfort to the models
behind the scenes, but then it was decided to include us in their fashion show.
It was a wonderful experience for both our pets and for the audience to see the
therapy dogs (and rabbit). We got a lot of oohs and ahhs as we walked down the
aisle.
Villanova has really stepped up their game this academic
year. Every Wednesday between 4-5 pm Therapy dogs are invited to help destress
the students in the health center. What a brilliant way to get these kids to
become familiar with the center and not see it as taboo if they are feeling
anxious, homesick, or having difficulty navigating something in their lives.
While there, they can visit with the dogs, and just chill for a while. The
health center in turn has raffles for the students and other small activities
to make the students feel welcome.
Maggie and I are happy to be part of this process and have
met some wonderful people; students and faculty alike.
