By Zack Kime, ’23 editor
Having a beloved family pet around throughout the school year can be one of the simple comforts that LVC students miss out on.
It’s important for students to take the mental health breaks that they need as the fall semester reaches the mid-way point.
One way that LVC students can do this, is by potentially pursing their love for puppies!
“Leaving behind my 5-year-old woodle when I depart to school is definitely one of my hardest goodbyes,” Josh Reinhardt, a senior business administration major, said. “I believe that having more opportunities on or around campus to interact with puppies would positively help a lot of students.”
Located on 19 E Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078, within a 10 minute drive of LVC, Little Paws Dog Shop offers “casual puppy playtime” Monday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m..
In the shop, students are encouraged to interact with the pups as well as check out the in-store treat bakery. If your furry friend is in town for the weekend, Little Paws also offers pet photography and grooming services.
Another opportunity that LVC students can take advantage of is to make a Rover account and offer to walk dogs and/or dog sit locally.
By making an account, students can offer up a brief outline of their experience with dogs, filter through requests, and have the chance to make some extra money while destressing with a pup.
Although the Lebanon Humane Society lists on their website that they are temporarily halting any new volunteer training courses, this is also an option for students to go and get their fill of four-legged friends.
Simply going in and spending time with the animals is sure to be as rewarding for you as it is for them.
It’s important for LVC students to remember that spending time with animals can help them manage their stress levels while also positively impacting the lives of an animal close by.
For more information and to reach Little Paws Dog Shop LLC, call 717-832-PAWS (7297) or visit https://www.littlepawsdogshop.com/ . To find more information regarding dog walking or sitting opportunities visit https://www.rover.com/become-a-sitter/ .