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Junior biomedical engineering major Hannah Doyle finds comfort and companionship from her emotional support animal, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Pippa. She believes that a well-trained and well-chosen animal is more than just a pet - but also a partner. - Editor-in-Chief / Tara Lonsdorf

Emotional support animals: how Rowan students are finding comfort in cross-species companionship

Tara Lonsdorf January 28, 2020

Pippa, who lives in the Whitney Center residence hall, has curly brown hair and large brown eyes; her legs are short, and she isn't the most athletic of her suitemates. She's something of a picky eater,...

“Canine Companions for Independence” push for on-campus puppy-raisers

Emely Perez September 14, 2016

"Canine Companions for Independence," (CCI) is setting its yearly goals high. In this club, students volunteer to raise puppies who will later become service dogs, except on-campus residents can't keep...

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