Why you should visit our therapy dogs?
Dogs live in the present and can help us live in the "here & now" too!
- stress relief & comfort
- healthy distraction from academic stress
- reduce loneliness & homesickness
- boost your overall mood
- build a sense of community
Community Partners
The therapy dog teams at Big Red Pawp Up events are certified and provided by:
Requests
We encourage all members of the campus community to join us for our free and recurring monthly Big Red Pawp Up events (see calendar below).
If your department or organization would like to request one or more therapy dogs for a special event, please email at least one month prior to the event and provide any additional information (e.g., number of dogs, purpose of event, duration). Please also ensure that the building or outdoor space has approved dogs being present, as these are therapy dogs not service animals. We are unable to guarantee volunteers will be available but will do our very best!
Contact: Jace Meunier (jmeunier8@unl.edu), Mariah Johnson (mariah.johnson@unl.edu)
Fall 2025
CITY CAMPUS
Love Library South
Peterson Room (LLS 221) | Thursdays 12-1:30pm
September 18th
October 9th
November 13th
December 11th
Upcoming Dates
Big Red Pawp Ups are organized in compliance with the University Policy on the Use of Animals.
Hosted by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Libraries, and Department of Entomology.