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<\/a>The dogs are back!<\/p><\/div>\n
Having a ‘ruff’ time with midterms? The McGill Humanities and Social Sciences Library invites students to take a ‘paws’ with Brandy and Astra, two Shetland Sheepdogs who are part of the\u00a0<\/span>Blue Ribbon<\/a>\u00a0Therapy Dog program.<\/span><\/p>\n Yesterday afternoon, students stopped by the Redpath Library Building Group Zone to spend some time with the dogs to clear their heads and take a well-deserved break from studying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Harriet is happy to answer students’ questions about her dogs.<\/p><\/div>\n Harriet Schleifer is a co-founder of the Blue Ribbon Therapy Dog program. She has been working with Brandy, who is 14 years old, for 12 years. Astra, who is only 2 years old, is the apprentice. Harriet and Brandy have been coming to McGill for many years; visit requests from the University have skyrocketed since the program began, with other universities and cegeps catching on as well.<\/p>\n Left: Brandy, Right: Astra<\/p><\/div>\n Harriet takes her dogs on visits to hospitals, nursing homes, women’s shelters and other universities. They also participate in a program where children read to dogs in order to improve their reading skills.<\/p>\n Astra sits pretty for some treats, while Brandy enjoys some attention.<\/p><\/div>\n Despite their packed social schedule, Brandy and Astra will be here again next week!<\/p>\n The visit will take place on November 21st from 12 to 2 pm in the Redpath Library Building Group Zone.<\/p>\n Therapy Dog visits are possible thanks to funding from the Mary H. Brown Fund<\/a>!<\/p>\n After two hours, 14-year-old Brandy is ready for a nap!<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Update: The dogs are coming back on November 21st! Having a ‘ruff’ time with midterms? The McGill Humanities and Social Sciences Library invites students to take a ‘paws’ with Brandy and Astra, two Shetland Sheepdogs who are part of … Continue reading <\/a><\/a><\/a>