Animals are precious to many in the Augsburg community. Even on campus, some students live with service dogs and emotional support animals, and the Center for Wellness and Counseling introduces therapy dogs to help ease stress during the busy times of the academic year. Each October, Campus Ministry invites Augsburg community members to bring their pets to campus or submit a photo for the annual Blessing of the Animals service in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment.
This spring, we asked Augsburg’s social media followers to share photos of their pets in celebration of animal life in all its forms. Here are some of their responses:
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Top image: Students pet therapy dogs during an Auggie Doggie Day event, hosted by the Center for Wellness and Counseling, December 2023 (Photo by Courtney Perry)
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