Love pug July 22, 2016 12:15 PM | Photos by Paula Burch-Celentano pburch@tulane.edu View PDF Several dogs and a cat with the Visiting Pet Program participated in an hour-long meet-and-greet with students, faculty and staff at the Tulane School of Social Work on Tuesday afternoon (July 19). Lilly, an eight-year-old pug, and canine volunteer with the program is all smiles and then some. Her owners, Terry and Jeff Stadler, say that Lilly is a favorite at Children’s Hospital. The visit allowed students to learn from the pets’ owners about the benefits of using animals as a tool for relaxation in a variety of therapy settings. Effie, a five-year-old, three-legged Persian rescue visits nursing homes with her owner Sandy Parker. Other Related Articles President Fitts hails unprecedented success and achievements Tulane University Innovation Institute launches university’s first Faculty Innovation Council Tulane social work graduates ready to impact lives