Metsker with his dog Ollie, dressed for the holiday season. Photo by Payton Stephens.

Ollie

Justin Metsker, junior math and economics major with his dog, Ollie. Ollie is a one year old that loves playing tug-of-war and playing with her piggy toy.

Baker and Kitty. Photo by Payton Stephens.

Kitty

Kitty the cat posing with her owner, Abi Baker, a junior psychology major. Kitty is seven years old, having spent the majority of her life with Baker after being found roaming the streets as a kitten.

“She likes to beg for my food,” said Baker. “So whenever I make myself something, I have to give her a little or she will try and steal it. Especially ice cream. She loves ice cream.”

Heiing posing with his dog Nelson in the middle of the pit in Ropp Hall, Photo by Payton Stephens.

Nelson

Noah Heiing, a sophomore social work major with his one-year-old Golden Labradoodle, Nelson. Nelson loves going to Dunkin’ with Heiing and getting ‘Pup Cups.’ Heiing also logs Nelson’s adventures on an Instagram account created for Nelson [@]nelson.the.labradoodle.

Elizabeth Rockwell and her dog, Arlo. Photo by Payton Stephens.

Arlo

Elizabeth Rockwell, junior marketing, communication and business major, with her dog, Arlo. Arlo is an eight-month-old Cocker-Spaniel. He can often be seen running around campus saying hi to anyone who will give him attention.

Zelda taking a break from exploring to pose for a photo. Photo by Payton Stephens.

Zelda

Zelda the cat with her owner, Adrianny “Kiwi” Suarez, sophomore pre-art therapy major. Zelda is five months old, making this Suarez’s first emotional support animal (ESA). Zelda loves to run and gets “zoomies” a lot according to Suarez.