More Than Cute. She’s Campus Comfort.
Pebbles isn’t just adorable.
She’s a moment of calm during finals week.
She’s a reminder of home.
She’s a bridge to belonging.
Since February 2023, Pebbles has brought year-round comfort to students across Montclair State University. While visiting therapy dogs appear once or twice a semester, Pebbles is here consistently — walking into stressful days and turning them around with a tail wag.
And the impact is real.
Why Pebbles Matters
College can be overwhelming. Students miss home. They face academic pressure, social transitions and personal challenges. Pebbles provides something powerful and simple:
Connection.
Students stop. They breathe. They smile. They talk.
Sometimes Pebbles is the reason a student stays at an event.
Sometimes she’s the reason a student opens up.
Sometimes she’s just the joy someone needed that day.
How Your Support Helps
Your gift supports:
- Wellness programming and stress-relief events
- Educational initiatives around mental health and emotional support animals
- Student handler training and development
- Giveaways like stickers, trading cards and comfort items
- Future growth, including expanded outreach and new creative initiatives
- Continuing signature traditions like Gotcha Day, her Birthday Celebration and the Puppy Parade
Every donation helps ensure Pebbles can continue showing up — for students who need her most.
