Events

Events

Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program

Upcoming Activities and Events:

  • PAWS for a Break" De-stress visits
    • Check ProfLink for more information & to RSVP: go.rowan.edu/PAWSforaBreak
    • Stressed about college life? Take a "paws" from your schedule to spend time with our furry therapy dogs!
    • Upcoming Dates: Monday, 2/21/2022 @ 3pm; Monday, 3/21/2022 @ 3pm; & Monday, 4/18/2022 @ 3pm
  • Therapy dog visits at Rowan College of Burlington County (RCBC) in Mt. Laurel
    • Upcoming Dates: 
  • National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium at Rowan University (4th annual): this November!

Some of our Past Activities and Events:

  • Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program at Rowan University - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Thursday, 11/7/19 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Winans Hall (Wellness Center)
    • This event welcomed the opening of the Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program with speakers and a reception outside of Winans Hall. It gaves students a chance to meet some of the therapy dogs and learn about the program!
  • National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium | Tuesday, 11/19/19 | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • View the promotional flyer here
    • View the more information about the event here
    • EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS As a part of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards Continuing Education Services, this event has been certified as a provider by the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE).
    • You can view the event agenda and panel members below
  • "Paws for a Break" | Monday, 02/17/2020 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | check ProfLink for more information 
  • "Paws for a Break" in collaboration with RHA/RLUH | Tuesday 3/3/2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | check ProfLink for more information
  • "Paws for a Break" | Monday, 03/09/2020 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | check ProfLink for more information 
  • BYOP (Bring Your Own Pet) Yappy Hour |Monday, 4/27/2020| 3-4pm | check ProfLink for more information
  • "LGBTQIA+ Pups with Pride: Animals as Allies" initiative - see our social media postes from April as we celebrate Pride month with our animal companions and Rowan community.
  • BYOP (Bring Your Own Pet) Yappy Hour |Thursday, 5/28/2020| 3-4pm | check ProfLink for more information. RSVP required by 12pm on day of.
  • Tuesday, 8/11/2020, 6pm (WebEx): Attention Rowan Alumni: Join us for our "Dogs Days of Summer" discussion with the Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program & Healthy Campus Initiatives. You can even bring your pet to this online fun! Sign-up: alumni.rowan.edu
  • Rowan University's Pre-Vet Club & Pet Therapy... Perfect Together!: Monday, 10/5/2020 @ 2pm
  • Virtual Yappy Hour |Thursday, 10/8/2020| 3-4pm | Join the Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program dogs and handlers for some virtual pet therapy (on WebEx), whether you are on campus of at home. RSVP on ProfLink required by 12pm on day of at: go.rowan.edu/YappyHour or email PetTherapy@rowan.edu

  •  Mental Health Night with Rowan Hillel, Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 6pm

  • 2nd Annual National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium at Rowan University

National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium Agenda and Panel from 2019: 

Remarks from Rowan University Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program Benefactor, Gerry Shreiber (President and CEO of J&J Snack Foods Corp. An avid animal lover, he is very active on behalf of animal welfare and animal rights. He recently committed a generous gift to establish The Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program of Rowan University to boost students’ well-being)  

“How to Start a New Pet Therapy Program” Lisa Serad, B.A., M.S., (Coordinator of Gerald B. Shreiber Pet Therapy Program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Former TDI therapy dog tester for 20 years, Pet Therapy Volunteer and Professional Dog Trainer for 25 years)  

“The Hospital and Beyond: Alternate venues for animal-assisted Therapy with veterans, universities, prisoners, and disaster relief,” Michele Pich, B.A., M.A., M.S., (Assistant Director, Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program; Adjunct Professor &  Research Associate at Rowan University;Pet therapy volunteer for 10 years, former Co-Director of VetPets Animal Assisted Activities Program at the University of Pennsylvania)  

Risk and Prevention of Transferring Disease for Handlers, animals and the public involved in animal assisted therapy ” Amy Cohen, B.A., MS, (former Animal Medical Assistant; Alliance of Therapy Dogs Associate Member for 15 years, Disaster/ Cruelty Case Responder for American Humane Association and the ASPCA) 

“My Angel has 4 Paws,” David Frei, B.S., (Television co-host, National Dog Show and the Beverly Hills Dog Show, NBC Sports; Former host of Wetsminster Dog Show; Founder of "Angel on a Leash" 501c3 therapy dog non-profit program)  

“Pet Therapy with Children at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House,” Susan Campbell,” (Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House; plays an integral role in the operations and growth of the therapy dog program at her organization)

 

Panel Discussion: “Ask the Experts”

Panelists Include:

-Cynthia Otto, V.M.D., Ph.D. (Executive Director and Founder of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center;  Professor of Working Dog Sciences and Sports Medicine; Advisor to the Penn VetPets, pet visitation program at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine)

-Jane Kopelman, (Therapy Dog Instructor and evaluator, Owner of All About Dogs (New York City), Founder of Green Chimneys program for special needs children and dogs

-Steve Kramer, (Executive Director, Angel On A Leash; Coordinator of a therapy dog program at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House)

-Kristi Leonard, (Board Chair, Therapy Animal Coalition)

-Cherilyn Frei, (Chief, Mission Integration, Providence Seaside (Oregon) Hospital)
Two students with a pet during a college visit