Puppies behind a caged pen

One of the visiting pups smiles for passing students. (USC Photo/Mark Rivard)

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Puppies share their stress-relieving skills with students

There’s a reason USC once had a dog for a mascot

November 02, 2015 USC News staff

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Perhaps Charlie Brown was right: Maybe happiness really is a warm puppy. That seemed to be the case Monday on Hahn Plaza, when passing students were surprised by some canine stress-relievers.

Pups on campus are nothing new at USC. Their Finals Week visits have become a regular occurrence. And the Office for Wellness and Health Promotion and Be Well USC bring therapy dogs to campus most Thursdays.

Still, there’s no better way to get through a cloudy Monday than with the help of a furry friend.