Win-win squared: Dogs on the college campus
We’re all getting a little tired of the “win-win.” For one thing, it’s a cliche. For another, with so many “win-wins” being pointed out these days, two wins just no longer seem enough.
So how about a win-win-win-win?
Last Friday, the PreVet Association at Illinois State University brought a dozen dogs to campus, accomplishing, by my count, four wins:
First, students, stressed out by exams, had an additional – and far healthier than some other alternatives – way to unwind.
Second — with students paying $1 to walk, pet and play with rescue dogs — the event raised a little money for Wish Bone Canine Rescue, which brought the dogs to school.
Third, dogs in need of homes got a chance to show off, increasing the chances of getting adopted or fostered.
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I LOVE this. There are so many stories involving service animals and the amazing ways humans and animals are working together for mutual benefit as opposed to an exploitative situation (circus...ugh). I'm going to do a blog post and gather the various stories.
Thanks for the inspiration, TSS!
