Pet Therapy Dogs to Visit USA Biomedical Library

Is the University of South Alabama Biomedical Library going to the dogs? Yes, but in a good way.  On July 23, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., therapy dogs will be on the second floor of the USA Biomedical Library, located on USA’s main campus. Judy Burnham, director of the USA Biomedical Library, said the dogs will be available to help students de-stress for final exams.

Pet therapy has become increasingly common in hospitals and schools across the country. The animals help to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety by providing unconditional love. For years, USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital has provided therapy dogs to help patients recover from and better cope with health problems. To learn more about the pet therapy program at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital, click here.