dogs Archives – The Statesman

Seawolf Pups cheer up students at SBU

Noor LoneNewsMarch 28, 2019March 28, 2019

School days aren’t so rough when the Stony Brook Seawolf Pups are strutting around campus and brightening up students’ days.

Fetch Dog Boutique and Bakery brings all dogs to heaven

Anna CorreaArtsDecember 2, 2018December 2, 2018

“We are a community here,” Lurz said. “My customers are family to me, so anything I can help them with I do. It’s so different than a regular store. It’s so genuine, and the dogs know.”

Why a pet’s life matters

Diva DotsonOpinionsOctober 17, 2018October 17, 2018

Whether they bark, meow or hiss, pets give you the kind of unconditional love you rarely get from a human. It might seem weird to people without any pets, but that furry friend can have a huge impact on a person’s health and well-being.

Having a pet makes me happier and healthier

Gabby PardoFeatured OpinionsMarch 18, 2018

My dog has seen me smile, laugh, cry, scream and stress, yet he has managed to never fail as a companion.

Beware of dog: untrained college comfort animals are a risk

Michael KohutOpinions Top StoryOctober 14, 2015

The trouble is, there are actually a lot of students with anxiety and these animals are not held to the same standards as the service animals that many may confuse them with.

Litigation brought against SBU over dog used for research

Arielle MartinezFeatured NewsSeptember 5, 2015

An animal rights advocacy organization has filed a lawsuit against SBU to force the university to release records on a dog being used in a research laboratory.

New tool allows people to virtually adopt research animals

Kelly SaberiFeatured NewsApril 9, 2015April 12, 2015

Beagle Freedom Project’s new “Animal Finder” tool allows people to virtually “adopt” cats and dogs being used in research laboratories around the country.

Under the Microscope: curcumin shows anti-inflammatory promise

Ricardo RaudalesFeatured News Top StoryMarch 24, 2015

What does curcumin, the main component of the Asian spice turmeric, have in common with periodontal disease? Quite a lot, according to one Stony Brook professor.

Keeping the dogs out

Jasmine BlennauFeatured NewsOctober 10, 2013October 14, 2013

The university approved a new on-campus animal policy in July, Policy 620, which states that “Animals are prohibited from all University buildings, athletic facilities, and outdoor events, unless otherwise permitted by this or other University policy” according to the University Policy Manual.