A staple at Bemidji State University, sophomore Andrew Rizea has played a pivotal role in this semester’s De-Stress With Pets event that was held in the Beaux Arts Ballroom on Tuesday.
Among the usual array of therapy dogs from the Paul Bunyan Dog Training Association along with dogs and cats from Great River Rescue, miniature donkey and therapy animal “Cleo” proved to be stubborn as passersby tried coaxing her with food and pulling her into the Upper Hobson Memorial Union where students and faculty alike mingled with furry friends.