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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Love on a Leash to Visit Athens State University

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For Further Information
Guy McClure
256-233-8296

 

For immediate release
November 20, 2013
www.athens.edu


Love on a Leash to Visit Athens State University


ATHENS, Ala. - Love on a Leash’s Therapy Dogs will be visiting Athens State University in an effort to relieve student stress associated with the upcoming week of finals. The visiting dogs will bring smiles to the faces of numerous students, faculty, and staff.

All dogs affiliated with Love on a Leash Therapy K-9's are registered with the national organization
Therapy Dogs Inc. based in Cheyenne, WY. Their goal is to bring smiles and happiness to everyone they meet and at Athens State University, they plan to do just that.

This is the second time the therapy dogs have been brought to campus. Is July three dogs came and “shared the love” with many who took advantage of the opportunity.

Anyone interested in becoming a registered therapy team with their dog or would like more information about Love on a Leash Therapy k-9's may contact Sheila Wilbanks at 256-777-3388, ilovedogs247@ymail.com.

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Attached picture: Halli Smith gets some love from Miss Sophie Gray at last exam period’s event.

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