Canine Campus Crawl (Apr 27)

The UW Pre-Vet Club hosts its annual Canine Campus Crawl on Sunday, April 27 (noon -). This dog-friendly, 2.5 mile run/walk serves as a fundraiser for the Dane County Humane Society and the "One Horse at a Time" project. The run/walk departs from Lot 60 (801 Walnut Street).

Pre-registration can be done online. The pre-registration fee is $15 for one person (no dogs) or $20 for one person (up to two dogs). Registration fees for the day of the event (beginning at 11:30 AM) are $20 for one person (no dogs) or $25 for one person (up to two dogs).

For more information, see the information packet.

Visit the Facebook page.

Pup it Up!

Take a study break with us as we welcome special guests, Dogs on Call!
Steenbock staff welcomes Dogs on Call (and their companions) to the library, Tuesday, April 8, from 6:30-8:00 PM.  The dogs will be available for a pat, during this special study break, near the front, main entrance to the library (second floor).  We are honored to be one of their many campus stops.

Dogs on Call is a local member of Pet Partners--an organization devoted to improving human health through the existing bond between people and companion animals. These companion animals are specially-trained to gently-interact with their human counterparts in any number of environments including schools, hospitals, libraries and special-care facilities.  In addition to its membership with Pet Partners, Dogs on Call is a R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) affiliate with Intermountain Therapy Animals.  Please visit their sites to learn more about their services.

Raise the Woof! (Dec 2)

What better way to relieve the stress of studying than to meet wet-nose to nose with a wagging member of the canine corps, Dogs on Call?!

Steenbock staff welcomes Dogs on Call and their companion handlers to the library, Monday, December 2, from 6:30-8:00 PM. The dogs will be available for a pat near the front, main entrance to the library (second floor) for this special study break.

Dogs on Call is a local member of Pet Partners--an organization devoted to improving human health through the existing bond between people and companion animals. These companion animals are specially-trained to gently-interact with their human counterparts in any number of environments including schools, hospitals, libraries and special-care facilities.  In addition to its membership with Pet Partners, Dogs on Call is a R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) affiliate with Intermountain Therapy Animals.  Please visit their sites to learn more about their services.

NLW with Dogs on Call, April 16

In celebration of National Library Week (April 14-20) and its call to community-building, Steenbock Library will again welcome the delightful community of canines from Dogs on Call to wag their way through our front entrance, and to raise the "woof" so-to-speak with our library users, on Tuesday, April 16 (6:30-8:00 PM).

"Dogs on Call" is a local member of Pet Partners--an organization devoted to improving human health through the existing bond between people and companion animals. These companion animals are specially-trained to gently-interact with their human counterparts in any number of environments including schools, hospitals, libraries and special-care facilities.

The dogs will be available for a pat near the front, main entrance to the library (second floor).

Please visit the sites for Dogs on Call and Pet Partners to learn more about their services.

Raise the Woof with Dogs on Call

What better way to relieve the stress of studying than to meet wet-nose to nose with a wiggling, wagging member of the canine corps, Dogs on Call?! "Dogs on Call" is a local member of Pet Partners--an organization devoted to improving human health through the existing bond between people and companion animals. These companion animals are specially-trained to gently-interact with their human counterparts in any number of environments including schools, hospitals, libraries and special-care facilities.

Steenbock staff welcomes Dogs on Call and their companion handlers to the library, Monday, October 29, from 6:30-8:00 PM. The dogs will be available for a pat near the front, main entrance to the library (second floor).

Please visit the sites for Dogs on Call and Pet Partners to learn more about their services.

Study Nights are for the Dogs! (April 18)

If you're looking to take a study break and feeling hungry, be sure to stop by the library for some bagels. CALS Week--brought to you by the CALS Student Council--features this night of studying and refreshments with special guests, Dogs on Call.

While a meet-n-greet with the dogs will be held on the library main entrance level, the bagels will be served, from 6:30-8:00 PM, on the first floor. Students who attend can also sign-in to get points for their student organization as part of the CALS Week participation competition.

When: Wednesday, April 18 (6:30-8:00 PM)
Where: Steenbock Library (first & second floors)

Raise the Woof! (April 18)

What better way to relieve the stress of studying than to meet wet-nose to nose with a wiggling, wagging member of the canine corps, Dogs on Call?! "Dogs on Call" is a local member of Pet Partners--an organization devoted to improving human health through the existing bond between people and companion animals. These companion animals are specially-trained to gently-interact with their human counterparts in any number of environments including schools, hospitals, libraries and special-care facilities.

Steenbock staff and CALS Student Council welcome Dogs on Call to the library, Wednesday, April 18, from 6:30-8:00 PM. The dogs, accompanied by their companion handlers, will be available for a romp and cuddle near the front, main entrance to the library.

Please visit the sites for Dogs on Call and Pet Partners to learn more about their services. Dogs on Call was also recently-awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association to support its R.E.A.D work.

Canine Campus Crawl (April 22)

The UW Pre-Vet Club hosts its annual Canine Campus Crawl on Sunday, April 22 (9:30 AM –). This dog-friendly, 2.5 mile run/walk serves as a fundraiser for the Dane County Humane Society and the club. The run/walk departs from Lot 60.

Participants should register by April 12 to enjoy a discount. This pre-registration fee is $15 for one person (no dogs) or $20 for one person (up to two dogs). Registration fees for the day of the event are $20 for one person (no dogs) or $25 for one person (up to two dogs).

An additional $1 donation gets you a photo shoot with your dog!

For more information, see the information packet.

Visit the Facebook page.

Year of the Rabbit

As February rings in the Chinese New Year, it is worth noting that, according to the Chinese zodiac, it is the Year of the Rabbit. And, should you wonder why I am posting said observation, let me call your attention to any number of rabbit-y resources available from Steenbock Library to satisfy your interest in the little critter—whether seen as pet or pest.

Bennett, Bob. Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits
Pownal, Vt.: Storey Books, c2001

Davis, Susan E. and Margo DeMello. Stories Rabbits Tell: A Natural and Cultural History of a Misunderstood Creature
New York: Lantern Books, 2003.

Logsdon, Gene. Wildlife in the Garden: How to Live in Harmony with Deer, Raccoons, Rabbits, Crows, and Other Pesky Creatures
Bloomington: Indiana University Press, c1999

Sandford, J. C. (John Cecil. The Domestic Rabbit
Oxford ; Cambridge, Mass.: Blackwell Science, 1996

For assistance locating these titles and more, do consult with your librarians.

Disaster Preparedness, AVMA

In light of recent severe weather and environmental disasters, it is reassuring to note that the American Veterinary Medical Association offers information to the practicing veterinarian and general public about how to protect and to plan for the rescue of companion and domestic animals.

The AVMA Disaster Preparedness site links to educational/training materials, fact-sheets, guides and resource contacts by state.