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"By reintroducing puppy raising at Rowan University, we can support organizations that train service dogs for various disabilities..." - Photo via ChatGPT Image Generator by Naif J. Alotabi

Gainer: Paws for a cause, advocating service dog rights through bringing back puppy-raising at RU

Allison Gainer April 3, 2024

Rowan University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, including those requiring assistance from service animals. Recognizing the crucial role service dogs...

Students playing with a puppy at a Paws for a Break event. -Photo/Amanda Palma

Pet Therapy Program to provide support for Rowan community

Alyssa Torres September 25, 2019

Over the summer, Rowan University was given $3 million by Gerald Shreiber to establish The Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program of Rowan University. He believes in the therapeutic qualities of dogs and...

Silvester is a real service dog that was trained under CCI. - Staff photo/Nicole Mingo

Ruff stuff: Advocates want to keep impostor service dogs on a short leash

Matt Kass April 12, 2017

Some students on campus may be harboring im-paw-sters, if recent incidents are any guide. These fluffy fakers, otherwise known as false emotional support or service animals, have become a major issue...

Jimmy Witkoski poses with his service dog in training, Augie. Augie is past of Rowan University’s Canine Companions for Indepence club. -Photo
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Canine Companions for Independence at Rowan University

Erica Avery April 14, 2016

Each semester brings new faces to the classroom and around campus. But, this semester, two of those faces just happen to have wet noses, floppy ears and fur. Feeling the need for caffeine in the morning,...

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