Therapet Rocco at Queen Margaret University

One caring canine is helping to improve the lives of humans as a stress-busting pet. Edinburgh’s Queen Margaret University has become the first educational institution in Scotland to employ a dog on campus full-time to help relieve the stress of students. Rocco, a two-year-old labradoodle, is a full time “Therapet” helping soothe students who may feel anxious around the time of final exams and when submitting work. Rocco is a part of Canine Concern Scotland Trust’s Therapet Visiting Service.

Then read more at the links from

The Edinburgh Reporter

http://www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2015/09/queen-margaret-universitys-therapet-dog-rocco-is-a-hit-with-students/

STV online

http://edinburgh.stv.tv/articles/1329157-scotlands-first-full-time-therapy-dog-rocco-at-queen-margaret-university/

East Lothian Courier

Rocco helps relieve stress – Link to PDF

East Lothian Times

Rocco gives students paws for thought - Link to PDF