PET therapy is a much welcomed diversion at many aged care homes, but usually it involves somewhat fluffy animals of the canine or feline variety.
However a senior living facility in Pennsylvania experienced a visit of a different kind when Wally - a metre-long alligator - was brought in to meet the residents.
The not-so-cuddly companion arrived courtesy of its owner, Joie Henney, who encouraged the locals to get to know him.
"He's just like a dog...he wants to be loved and petted," she said.
The York Daily Record quoted one of the reluctant residents saying "I'm not scared of snakes, but that thing has a lot of teeth".
pharmacy students could take a tip from Bristol University in the UK, which is prescribing special "stress relief packs" to help relieve exam tension.
Each pack contains a piece of bubble wrap, along with detailed instructions advising the items are: "For immediate stress relief. Pop three capsules every 4-6 hours, or as needed".
The initiative apparently follows the delivery of some new furniture, with the student union deciding to repurpose the packaging.
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