Teddy’s Pup Parade: An evening of tail-wagging and community

By Samantha Cohen The University of Maryland’s four-legged friends, dressed in matching bandanas, pranced across McKeldin Mall Wednesday evening for the second annual Teddy’s Pup Parade.  Teddy, known around campus and on social media as ‘Teddy the Terp,’ is the university’s comfort dog. According to UMPD’s Public Information Officer, Lt. Rosanne Hoaas, Teddy’s job is to offer love and support to students, faculty, staff and visitors. … Continue reading Teddy’s Pup Parade: An evening of tail-wagging and community

UMPD hosts pup parade for 100th homecoming anniversary

By Christina Walker Teddy the Terp, the University of Maryland’s comfort dog, led a line of pups on McKeldin Mall Wednesday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this university’s homecoming.  Teddy’s Pup Parade, hosted by the university’s police department, featured more than 15 dogs and drew a large crowd of university students. The dogs and their families marched a zigzag pattern, with Teddy, a 2-year-old … Continue reading UMPD hosts pup parade for 100th homecoming anniversary

“Puppies with PAD” Event Aims to Help PG County Shelter Dogs

by Jillian Atelsek Students who were happy to stumble upon a field of puppies while walking to class Thursday afternoon have Phi Alpha Delta, a pre-law coed fraternity, to thank. The group was hosting “Puppies with PAD,” an event aimed at raising money and awareness for the PG County Animal Shelter. In partnership with members of the fraternity, volunteers from the shelter brought a group … Continue reading “Puppies with PAD” Event Aims to Help PG County Shelter Dogs