Collage grid-2 visions of self-care

students doing meditation in a circle
students petting a dog
a student petting a dog
a student holding a cat

PAWS (Pet Away Worry & Stress) remains wildly popular with students and staff, with more than 5,700 visits in fall 2021. Says one guest: “I love it so much, it is such an important part of my time here at the University. When I need a break from school and extracurriculars, I come to PAWS for some dog time. This helps me forget about the world and just talk to the amazing people who volunteer at PAWS, and pet cute animals.” The animals seem to like it too.