Walter the therapy dog smiles into the camera while receiving attention from students Monday night in the library. Walter was the youngest therapy pet there at only six months old. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Colby, a corgi mix, stares at the camera. Colby began training to be a therapy pet just this year. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Colby lies on his back as he enjoys tummy rubs from St. Thomas students. Colby was rescued by his owner. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Boxes full of therapy rabbits sit near the Cafe Bene stand in the library. Pet owners said that St. Thomas is their favorite place to bring their furry companions. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Cheddar chows down on a carrot. The rabbit was one of many adored by students in the library Monday night. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Louie the rabbit leans over to say hello. Louie was adopted with his sister Louise, and they have been at every event at the St. Thomas library this year. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Tina the rabbit waits to be pet by students. The rabbit was named after famous singer Tina Turner because of her crazy hair. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Talula the French bulldog smiles for the camera amidst the commotion of the other therapy pets in the library. Talula was one of the certified therapy dogs in the library on Monday. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Talula pouts against the library floor. The pup used to be a show dog but retired to be a therapy dog instead. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Sophomore Angie Thomas receives hugs and kisses from Dexter. Thomas said the weeks the therapy pets visit the library are some of her favorite of the semester. (Meghan Vosbeek/TommieMedia)
Meghan Vosbeek can be reached at vosb0005@stthomas.edu.