The tails were wagging during the University of Victoria’s first Pet Cafe of the year, giving anxious students, staff and the public some much-needed emotional support.
Ruth Dantzer, UVic’s Anglican Spiritual care provider, came up with the idea eight years ago as she hoped to draw large amounts of students to an event that would be helpful for their wellness and mental health.
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