Applied Health Sciences master's student Melanie Altamirano (left) joins international PhD students Valentina Massone (centre) and Silvia Rio, both from Italy, in connecting with pup Aussie Bear from Therapeutic Paws of Canada on Tuesday, July 7. Hosted by Brock's Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre and the Graduate Students' Association, the event welcomed graduate students and other members of the Brock community to visit with the therapy dogs and de-stress while taking a break from their daily routines.