TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Students got a break from studying thanks to some four-legged friends.
The Troy Animal Rescue Project partnered with the Student Government Association to bring puppies to campus, giving students a chance to relax and recharge.
Kayleigh White, manager of Troy animal rescue project said that having an outlet like this to destress is important for a healthy student experience.
“We’re out here with SGA and we being then out just to give students a study break,” White said. “As a student that I used to be, I graduated from troy and so like, I know how stressful it is to study and stuff like that.”
According to White, even a few minutes with the puppies can make a difference for students juggling classes, exams, and busy schedules.
“So just being able to play with the puppies and destress for even 20 minutes is great,” White said.
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The event isnt just helpful to students. It also helps the puppies get more comfortable meeting new people
“This gives puppies time to socialize and stuff with new people other that the workers they see everyday,” White said.
Events like this also help the rescue connect more animals with homes.
“The first year our adoptions started going up and this past year our adoptions went double,” White said. “So we had double the adoptions and we have about triple the transports.”
While the organization works to find homes for animals, students were focused on making a few furry friends. You can find more information on TARP here.
