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Kimberly West holds her English Mastiff while a student pets it and speaks to Cathy Emrick in front of the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower in Chapel Hill, NC on April 21, 2022. West and Emrick are members of the nonprofit Hugs and Pups Posse Encouraging and Empowering.
Cathy Emrick holds a sign while speaking to Kimberly West in Chapel Hill, NC on April 21, 2022. Emrick is the cofounder of Hugs and Pups, a nonprofit that aims to support students on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus.
Macie the English Mastiff stands in front of a food truck in Chapel Hill, NC on April 21, 2022. Macie is a five year old rescue and spent the afternoon supporting UNC-Chapel Hill students.
Blue the Great Dane recieves pets from UNC-Chapel Hill students in Chapel Hill, NC on April 11, 2022. Blue has worked with Hugs and Pups repeatedly to support students at UNC-Chapel Hill.
A dog’s name tag hangs in Chapel Hill, NC on April 21, 2022. The line “I’m friendly” was suggested by the children of Macie’s owner Kimberly West.