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OSU professor to present research on pet therapy’s role in student success

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.
OSU professor to present research on pet therapy’s role in student success
OSU regents honor former First Cowgirl with Ann Hargis OSU Center for Pet Therapy

Wed, Mar 30, 2022

The OSU/A&M Board of Regents honored the legacy of a former Oklahoma State University first lady at their last meeting by renaming the Ann Hargis OSU Center for Pet Therapy after the First Cowgirl.

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Pete's Pet Posse dog named to Oklahoma Animal Hall of Fame

Tue, Feb 1, 2022

Pete's Pet Posse ambassador Scruff was named to the Oklahoma Animal Hall of Fame Friday at the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Associations (OVMA) annual conference in Norman.

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Former OSU First Cowgirl Ann Hargis takes on new role with OSU Center for Pet Therapy

Tue, Nov 30, 2021

Pete's Pet Posse co-founders Ann Hargis and Kendria Cost are taking new roles to promote healthy minds across the Oklahoma State University system through the newly created OSU Center for Pet Therapy.

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New OSU Center for Pet Therapy opening this fall

Wed, Jun 23, 2021

Pete's Pet Posse has a new home. Oklahoma State University today announced the opening of the nation's largest university-based pet therapy center on the Stillwater campus to care for the emotional well-being of students, staff, faculty and guests.

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Dr. Lara Sypniewski helps care for Pete's Pet Posse

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

As a clinical professor in primary care medicine and surgery, Sypniewski teaches practical hands-on skills to aspiring veterinarians and provides the highest standard of care to her patients at OSU's Boren Veterinary Medical Hospital.

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University's top cheerleader looks back

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

Ann Hargis has been a tireless advocate for health, wellness and everything Oklahoma State during her tenure as First Cowgirl, and we're going to miss her enthusiasm and excitement as she and husband Burns retire. We asked her to share a bit about

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Pete’s Pet Posse reinvents itself with virtual therapy

Wed, Apr 22, 2020

America's dogs have grabbed the spotlight in a world turned upside down by COVID-19. They are becoming digital stars on social media and video conferencing applications such as Zoom, where canine voices and faces are becoming part of a new normal.

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OSU ready to welcome Bow Wow Film Festival

Fri, Jan 31, 2020

The Bow Wow Film Festival, the nation's premier traveling dog film festival, is returning to OSU.

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Brighten your pup’s day with Pete’s Treats

Mon, Nov 25, 2019

Dog owners looking for a new tasty treat option to offer "man's best friend" this holiday season are in luck now that Oklahoma State University has announced Pete's Treats.

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Dogs and Humans Gather on National Dog Day to Unveil a Statue and Garden Celebrating OSU’s Pet Therapy Program, Pete’s Pet Posse

Tue, Aug 21, 2018

The fanfare of applause and wagging tails will officially mark the opening of the new Pete's Pet Posse Celebration Garden near the library in the heart of the Oklahoma State University Stillwater campus on National Dog Day, August 26.

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