For two hours one day during Finals Week this week, the high anxiety of preparing to take final exams during the current pandemic was brightened by a visit from several pet therapy dogs from Pet Therapy of the Ozarks. 

Pet Therapy of the Ozarks, Inc. is a not-for profit Missouri Corporation organized to provide emotional therapy visits to nursing homes, hospitals, schools and other facilities. They are based in Springfield, Missouri and serve institutions within a 50 mile radius. As a strictly volunteer group, this pet therapy association is funded through membership dues and donor support.  They certify Pet Therapy dogs with prior Canine Good Citizenship certificates twice a year. 

Students, staff, faculty, and even a few doggone administrators took a few minutes out of their hectic schedules to meet, greet, and pet the friendly, lovable pooches. Thanks, PTO!