Hot Dog, You're Here: Pets provide a playful welcome
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
photos by Anna E. Reed, photographer (student)
Poppy, the college's "director of goodvibes" (and facility dog) gives an enthusiastic paws-up during Hot Dog, You're Here, an annual tradition that brings employee pets to campus for a play date with students.
Cute and cuddly canines joined the Penn College effort to welcome students at Hot Dog, You’re Here! During the annual event, employees bring their furry friends to campus to interact with students, some who might be missing their own pets back home, and others who just want a little puppy playtime.
Spending time with a pet has several health benefits, including reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, boosting heart health, and easing loneliness and depression, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
