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May 1, 2024

Puppies come to school again to relieve stress

Today, puppies visited Whitman for the second time this year: parent volunteers brought dogs to the auditorium lobby during both lunches.

The goal of today’s visit was to provide an outlet for those coping with the recent tragedy in the Buarque De Macedo family, Whitman parent Allison Fox said.

Students said that playing with the dogs significantly improved their day.

Puppies came to school to relieve stress after coming during first semester exam week. Photo by Michelle Jarcho.
Puppies came to school to relieve stress after coming during first semester exam week. Photo by Michelle Jarcho.

“It was definitely helpful,” sophomore Aaron Titlebaum said. “It brightened the day and my mood. It just made me happy.”

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Because of the puppies’ success in relieving stress with the student body, Fox said she hopes to create a regular program where the dogs come once or twice a month.

“I think it’s nice for [students] to have a break and sit with the dogs, who are loving, playful and happy to see them. [Students] get to interact and pet them and feed them and it brings unadulterated joy.”

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    Emily XuMar 14, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    This is so cute!!!!!!!! :33333

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