Tue, Sep 29, 2026

Dr. Rachel Schmitz, an Oklahoma State University sociology professor, will share the secrets of OSU’s groundbreaking and highly successful pet therapy program, Pete’s Pet Posse, to a worldwide audience of academic advisors.

Fri, Aug 28, 2026

Pete's Pet Posse helped students de-stress and connect on National Dog Day.

Tue, May 6, 2025

Spears Business instructor Marla Mahar stays active in Pete's Pet Posse with her golden retriever, Oakley. Mahar and Oakley greeted guests in late April at the first P3 Symposium highlighting pet therapy's transformative impact on OSU.

Wed, Apr 30, 2025

Tue, Nov 19, 2024

Oklahoma State University launched an AI-powered messaging bot for first-year students in September to provide 24/7 assistance, connect them with campus resources, alleviate stress and improve retention by addressing common challenges new students

Tue, Sep 17, 2024

The Department of Wellness and Pete's Pet Posse have teamed up this semester to host Furry Friend Friday every week from 10-11 a.m. in the Colvin Recreation Center.

Thu, May 9, 2024

Pete's Pet Posse, Oklahoma State University's groundbreaking pet therapy program, joined forces with the OSU Master of Business Administration program in an innovative partnership to advance student well-being and community engagement.

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

Pete's Pet Posse receives high marks for improving the emotional well-being of OSU campuses

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

OSU's Pete's Pet Posse celebrates a decade of dogs and its impact on the Cowboy family.

Wed, Jan 18, 2023

Oklahoma State University's Pete's Pet Posse, the nation's largest and most comprehensive university-based pet therapy program, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in style in 2023. Longtime partner Eskimo Joe's Clothes, creators of what many