Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Whether she’s resting her head on someone’s lap or simply cozying up on the couch, the University of Rhode Island’s new facility dog, Winsome, a.k.a. “Winnie,” provides students with much-needed therapeutic, emotional, and physical support.
Trained through Dogs for Better Lives, she works alongside the URI Counseling Center team to offer deep-pressure therapy, comfort, and connection.
Meet Winnie at Wellness with Winnie events at the Carothers Library or during walk-in hours at the Counseling Center in Roosevelt Hall.
#UniversityOfRhodeIsland #URICounselingCenter #FacilityDog #MentalHealth #Shorts
Whether she’s resting her head on someone’s lap or simply cozying up on the couch, the University of Rhode Island’s new facility dog, Winsome, a.k.a. “Winnie,” provides students with much-needed therapeutic, emotional, and physical support.
Trained through Dogs for Better Lives, she works alongside the URI Counseling Center team to offer deep-pressure therapy, comfort, and connection.
Meet Winnie at Wellness with Winnie events at the Carothers Library or during walk-in hours at the Counseling Center in Roosevelt Hall.
#UniversityOfRhodeIsland #URICounselingCenter #FacilityDog #MentalHealth #Shorts
