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PAWSS undergoes name change, animal service now goes by WAGS

PAWSS now goes by WAGS to meet the requirements of MacEwan’s standards. Raynesh RamPhoto provided by WAGS PAWSS hits pause and will now go by WAGS. Previously, Pets Assisting with Student Success (PAWSS) was a therapeutic service at MacEwan, which provided students the chance to interact with animals on campus.  According to vice-president (student support & accountability) Allison Drew-Hassling in an email statement to the Griff, the rebrand to Wellness Animals Giving Support (WAGS) “...reflects a change in scope, governance, and compliance, with the aim to align all program communications and visuals with MacEwan’s institutional standards.”  “Our goal with the introduction of WAGS is to honour the heart of what has...

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