Dogs help GSU students through 'ruff' week

Therapy dogs calm finals week nerves

Georgia Southern University freshmen Mallory Rogers of Stone Mountain, far right, and Andrianna Odell of St. Marys, both 18, take a break from final exams with therapy dog Garner and owner Lynda Webb Tuesday at the Henderson Library on campus. The dogs will return to the library from 5-6 p.m. today.

050713 THERAPY DOGS — Georgia Southern University freshmen Mallory Rogers of Stone Mountain, far right, and Andrianna Odell of St. Marys, both 18, take a break from final exams with therapy dog Garner and owner Lynda Webb Tuesday at the Henderson Library on campus. The dogs will return to the library from 5-6 p.m. today.

Man’s best friend is earning the title this week on the campus of Georgia Southern University. All week, students weary from finals and end-of-semester projects are being provided mental relief courtesy of canine companions. Through a partnership with the local chapter of Circle K International, a student-led community-service organization, the Zach S. Henderson Library is hosting a Therapy Dogs International program that allows students to take a break from studying for playtime with pups.

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