How do you think a dog got a Phd?

Why would a dog get a Phd?

An 8-year-old Labrador dog has received a Phd in veterinary medicine.

Since 2014, Moose has been a therapy dog at Virginia Tech’s Cook Counseling Center. He has spent enough years there to earn a doctorate degree of his own. He has been a therapy dog for patients going through cancer treatment. Moose has also has been on the receiving end of such treatment himself.

He was diagnosed with cancer in February. And he has been receiving cancer treatment.

His doctors are at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. This school is a joint venture between Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland at College Park. Moose is one of four dogs at the counseling center who are working as therapy animals.

Moose works with a licensed counselor who has been at the center for 10 years. The counselor launched the animal-assisted therapy for students who need alternatives to human counselors.

Some humans haven’t had the best experience with other humans. Moose provides a very safe and comforting feeling to the patients.

After his own treatment, Moose is healthy again.

Moose received his degree during a virtual ceremony. He was showered with lots of delicious food.

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