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AMHERST, Mass.—The Class of '06 at Amherst College has scheduled a "Dog Day" for students, faculty and staff "and their four-legged companions" from 12 noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, on the Valentine Quadrangle at Amherst College. Students at Amherst College are not permitted to keep dogs; many employees of the college do.
The Junior Class, according to Rob Cobbs, one of the organizers, wanted to offer a laid-back opportunity for students to unwind during finals. "Many of us have dogs at home but have been forced to leave Fido behind," Cobbs said. "We would love to meet, pet, play catch with, feed treats to and otherwise pamper" a pet, who "will love the attention and get to meet the rest of the Amherst canine community; and the afternoon will bring joy to the hearts of hundreds of students who are just about to lock themselves in the library for the next three weeks."
Cobbs says the rules are simple, but most important: "Bring a leash, even if your dog graduated summa cum laude from obedience school." He adds, "There are many, many students here who miss their dogs very much, and the presence of a faculty or staff pooch is a great temporary substitute."
Contact Cobbs at 240/461-1056 or rwcobbs@amherst.edu.
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