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College Settles with Woman Denied Comfort Guinea Pig

Posted on April 2, 2013 by HugTheMonkey

Kendra Velzen received $40,000 from Grand Valley State University because her school refused to let her carry her pet guinea pig everywhere on campus. The 28-year-oldVelzen suffers from depression and uses a pacemaker. Grand Valley State let her keep h… Continue reading →

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Revolt Brewing Over Pets in Dorms?

Posted on April 6, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

I was miserably lonely in college and sneaked a puppy into my dorm the spring of sophomore year. (That dog stayed with me until she died 14 years later.) So I can relate to Kendra Velzen, who is suing her… Continue reading →

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Do Dogs Need to Inhale Oxytocin?

Posted on March 8, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

When I was a kid, dogs were happy bundles of love. Today, at least in Berkeley, a lot of them are grouchy, neurotic and fearful. Monash University’s Animal Welfare Science Centre will study whether inhalilng oxytocin can make shelter dogs… Continue reading →

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Romantic Movies Warm You Up

Posted on February 15, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

A study found that people who drank cold tea were more likely to choose a romantic movie than those who quaffed hot tea. Researchers Jiewen Hong (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) and Yacheng Sun (University of Colorado, Boulder)… Continue reading →

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Dogs in Dorms an Antidote to Stress?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by HugTheMonkey

Research shows that dogs make us healthier and happier. Should college dorms allow them?Rebecca McGoldrick @BrownUniversity thinks universities should create policies that allow for dogs in dorms. http://www.browndailyherald.com/rebecca-mcgoldrick-12-t… Continue reading →

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