Offering college students support…
one hug or pup at a time
![Roxy the Golden Retriever sitting on grass and smiling next to a Hugs & Pups handheld sign is propped against the legs of an otherwise unseen volunteer](https://happeenational.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Roxy-homepage.jpeg)
Note: We have been busy since Monday, August 28, 2023, responding to the tragic shooting on UNC-CH’s campus, during which Dr. Zijie Yan was killed and the campus was on lockdown for over three hours. The trauma that our beloved community experienced will create a lasting challenge and we are committed to continuing to be there and serving the students for the long run.
Our Mission Statement
To improve college students’ mental health with Hugs, Pups, and Love, by providing emotional support, outreach, education, and advocacy.
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![A tiny Pomeranian wearing a UNC sweater, a teeny Carolina blue ribbon on her head, with a Carolina leash draped over her, lying on a grey rug in front of a UNC Tar Heels pendant](https://happeenational.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Little-Roxy.jpg)
![Student petting Bo the Wonder Dog](https://happeenational.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FC0CD36E-D474-4762-94B8-41B160FC57BF-e1657868706629.jpeg)
When are we strolling?
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For mental health resources…
![Misty relaxing on her bed at home, wearing a UNC dog shirt](https://happeenational.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Misty.jpg)
If you want some cat playtime, check out the Cat Tales Cat Cafe on Franklin St.
HAPPEE, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 87-3609371). Gifts are deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations.