How to train your dog to be a therapy dog
Did you see the therapy dogs on campus during Ridgefest and Relax Week? Want to know how to certify your dog to be a therapy animal? Therapy Animals of WNY has compiled a list of local organization that train and can certify your animal so that you can volunteer and serve the community.
Visit http://therapyanimalswny.org/certification.php to learn more.
Not familiar with pet therapy? Learn more here: Pet Therapy: How Animals And Humans Heal Each Other
Twitter Contest:
Niagara University is participating in Pet Sitters International’s “Take Your Dog To Work Day” on June 20 – electronically.
University students, alumni and employees are invited to tweet photos of their pets to @NiagaraUniv, using the #PurplePet hashtag. The pet that receives the most combined retweets and favorites will earn its owner a gift certificate to Blackwinds Pet Supplies in Niagara Falls.
Fundraiser
On Wednesday, Niagara University will be hosting a hot dog fundraiser to benefit Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue. Please stop by for lunch and talk to Heart of Niagara. This event will take place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. outside Gallagher Center. The cost is $3 for hot dog, chips and drink. We will have a prize raffle as well with all proceeds benefiting this organization.