BY PAWS
We take our mission for mental health very seriously, because we know firsthand how overwhelming college can feel! The PAWS team met in class at WSU and formed a study group, which quickly turned into a weekly vent session about how burned out we all felt.
WSU offers a day of emotional support dogs during finals week both semesters, but the lines were long, the rooms were crowded, and time was limited. The process was almost more stress than it was worth, and the dogs only came around twice a year. We all noticed how much better "petting the stress away" made us feel, but we wished there was a year-round, affordable option for those weeks when you wonder if your brain might actually explode. This study group's weekly vent sessions eventually grew into a dream: a calm, welcoming environment where you could pay a low rate for some quality time with a certified emotional support dog, in a group or by yourself. This year, we finally realized that dream and founded PAWS, a non-profit organization dedicated to the students on the Palouse who need a little pick-me-up. If your struggle is a little too real right now, why not unwind with a trained professional? Check out our staff below, and book your hour today.
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