End-of-term is always stressful. With assignments, term papers and exams approaching, we could use a bit of relief from the near-constant anxiety. Many universities and colleges invite therapy dogs to campus for stressed students to cuddle and play with sometime during the semester. If you’re still waiting for some real-life snuggles, or are just afraid of losing your seat in the library, here are ten cute puppies to help you get through the day:
Note: these doggie profiles are completely fictitious. I do not know these dogs’ real names. They belong to other people. I cannot let you pat them in real life, even though I might really want to.
1. Bailey the Golden Retriever
Likes: learning to balance treats on his nose
Dislikes: not catching his tail
2. Nina the French Bulldog
Likes: chew toys (and your thumb)
Dislikes: running into furniture
3. Laila the Pomsky
Likes: trying to eat snow
Dislikes: swimming in anything bigger than a kiddie pool
4. Jojo the Pitbull
Likes: all the naps
Dislikes: sharing the bed
5. Misty the Beagle
Likes: your food
Dislikes: her food
6. Rory the Bernese Mountain Dog
Likes: getting pats from as many new people as possible
Dislikes: skateboards
7. Hector the Dachshund
Likes: being brushed
Dislikes: getting off of your bed
8. Lily the Boxer Mix
Likes: rolling in grass, leaves, the carpet, the bed… you name it
Dislikes: squirrels that come too close to the yard
9. Pippin the Black Lab
Likes: every fire hydrant in a 3 mile radius
Dislikes: posing for photos
10. Bella the Corgi
Likes: belly rubs and ear scratches
Dislikes: being dressed up
We hope you enjoyed the virtual therapy dog session. Now that you’re entirely de-stressed, get off the computer and get back to work; the puppies believe in you!
Photo Credits: pinterest.com, puppyfind.com, dogs.lovetoknow.com, twitter.com, koror-survivor-org.wikia, dogtime.com