Furry friends who Penn State students are quarantining with
April 7, 2020
While self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic can have its downsides, one upside is the amount of time Penn State students can spend with their pets.
From dogs to cats to hamsters, meet some Penn State students’ pets and learn a bit about them.
Moe
Owner: Dom Feola (sophomore-advertising)
Fun fact: Moe is obsessed with ice cream.
Josie
Josie, a dog owned by student Gracie Pekarcik (senior-community, environment and development).
Owner: Gracie Pekarcik (senior-community, environment and development)
Fun fact: Josie once ate an entire Sam’s Club tray of pastries without issue.
Cooper
Owner: Emily Marovitz (sophomore-early childhood education)
Fun fact: Cooper is a service dog who visits sick children in the hospital.
Henry and Brooke
Henry, a dog owned by Eden Elma (sophomore-chemical engineering).
Owner: Eden Elma (sophomore-chemical engineering)
Fun facts: Henry likes to be held 24/7, while Brooke always wants to be covered with a blanket.
Cheese
Owner: Nikki Halloran (senior-telecommunications)
Fun fact: Cheese gets one piece of shredded cheese a week as a treat.
Finnegan
Owner: Delaney Kendrick (sophomore-cybersecurity)
Fun fact: Finnegan is extremely quiet and doesn’t like barking on command. He will also sit anywhere.
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