– Photos by Tia G. La, student photographer
![Finnigan, a border collie owned by Anthony J. Pace (right), director of student activities, gets acquainted.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0009.jpg)
Finnigan, a border collie owned by Anthony J. Pace (right), director of student activities, gets acquainted.
![Crissy L. McGinness, director of dining services, and her Goldendoodle named Roscoe](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0015.jpg)
Crissy L. McGinness, director of dining services, and her Goldendoodle named Roscoe
![Krysten M. Miller (kneeling), a pre-surgical technology student smooches Molly, owned by Drew R. Potts (left), an instructor of civil engineering technology.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0030-1.jpg)
Krysten M. Miller (kneeling), a pre-surgical technology student smooches Molly, owned by Drew R. Potts (left), an instructor of civil engineering technology.
![Dining Services Manager Vicki K. Killian, with Bowie (her born-to-be-snuggled Goldendoodle)](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0033.jpg)
Dining Services Manager Vicki K. Killian, with Bowie (her born-to-be-snuggled Goldendoodle)
![A student shares a touching moment with Pixel, a bulldog owned by Zack T. Wooding, portal designer/developer.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0065.jpg)
A student shares a touching moment with Pixel, a bulldog owned by Zack T. Wooding, portal designer/developer.
![Shelly Karschner with Bristol and Dover, Australian shepherds](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0085.jpg)
Shelly Karschner with Bristol and Dover, Australian shepherds
![The Starkeys: Paul L., vice president for academic affairs/provost; Melissa and English bulldog Maggie](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0101.jpg)
The Starkeys: Paul L., vice president for academic affairs/provost; Melissa and English bulldog Maggie
![A friendly face, to be sure](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0103.jpg)
A friendly face, to be sure
![Roscoe finds a fan in Marceline Y. Salomon-Debrosse, a residence life coordinator.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0115.jpg)
Roscoe finds a fan in Marceline Y. Salomon-Debrosse, a residence life coordinator.
![Robert C. Karschner Jr., master mechanic for the college motorpool, in a show of affection and obedience](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0132.jpg)
Robert C. Karschner Jr., master mechanic for the college motorpool, in a show of affection and obedience
![Curiosity isn't just for cats, ya know! (Meet Lucky, the phenomenally photogenic friend of Bradley M. Webb, assistant dean of industrial, computing and engineering technologies.)](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0133.jpg)
Curiosity isn't just for cats, ya know! (Meet Lucky, the phenomenally photogenic friend of Bradley M. Webb, assistant dean of industrial, computing and engineering technologies.)
![Embodying the spirit of the event ...](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0158.jpg)
Embodying the spirit of the event ...
![Students soak up collegiate camaraderie – and canine companionship – in the Rose Street Commons courtyard.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0207.jpg)
Students soak up collegiate camaraderie – and canine companionship – in the Rose Street Commons courtyard.
![Awed by a pooch's high-flying agility](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0221.jpg)
Awed by a pooch's high-flying agility
![Poetry (and paws) in motion](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0246.jpg)
Poetry (and paws) in motion
![What are YOU lookin' at?!??!](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0279.jpg)
What are YOU lookin' at?!??!
![... students embrace their home away from home, with a little four-legged help.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0285.jpg)
... students embrace their home away from home, with a little four-legged help.
![Cole E. Gamber, an information technology: network specialist concentration major from Elizabethtown, easily makes a friend.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2016/08/DSC_0296.jpg)
Cole E. Gamber, an information technology: network specialist concentration major from Elizabethtown, easily makes a friend.