Is there a better way to relieve stress than playing with puppies?

On Thursday, students had the opportunity to play with these adorable dogs in the Etscorn Honors Center. The event, called “Pause for Paws” was sponsored by the National Residence Hall Honorary and First Year Initiatives with adoptable dogs from Saving Sunny Rescue and Rehabilitation.

 

Playing is what puppies do best

Playing is what puppies do best

Jake and Alfey share an loving moment

Jake and Alfie share an loving moment

Photo by Jacob Holtgrewe

This is a look that can relax anyone enough for finals week.

This is a look that can relax anyone enough for finals week.

Alfey is so relaxed he gives the biggest yawn of the day.

Alfie is so relaxed he gives the biggest yawn of the day.

Taylor Williams uses puppy love to relieve pre-finals nerves.

Taylor Williams uses puppy love to relieve pre-finals nerves.

Alfey was enjoying himself as much as all of students he got to meet.

Alfie was enjoying himself as much as all of students he got to meet.

Face of calm, relaxed contentment

Olive shows the face of calm, relaxed contentment

Sarah Rohleder shows the happiness brought on by man's best friend.

Sarah Rohleder of NRHH shows the happiness brought on by man’s best friend.

Alfey tries really hard to share his kisses with everyone,

Alfie tries really hard to share his kisses with everyone,