Dogs of Colgate

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Tree, Labrador Retriever

Tree's people are Timothy Collett, technology support analyst, and Marsha Collett, program coordinator for CLSI. Tree is seven months old and is training to be a guide dog. All of the dogs in her litter have names that start with "T."

Rondi, Labradoodle

Rondi's people are Edie MacPherson, program coordinator for the Colgate Speaking Union and Campus Life, and Corey MacPherson, University chaplain and Protestant campus minister. Rondi is nine years old.

Wilbur, Redbone Coonhound

Wilbur's person is Peter Scull (geography). He is the same breed as the dogs in Where the Red Fern Grows.

Lily, Labrador mix

Lily's person is Georgia Frank (religion). She is nine years old, a former member of the Hamilton College Counseling Center, and has her own Instagram account. @lily.mcarn

Mona, English Setter

Mona is one and a half-years old. Her person is Pam Lewis, physician's assistant in the Student Health Center. Mona learned to kayak this summer.

Sienna Soleil, Golden Retriever

Sienna Soleil's people are Ernie Nolen (chemistry) and Susan Nolen (Counseling Center). She is nine years old and is honored to have her image in Inside Colgate.

On Aug. 29, faculty, staff, and students from across campus brought their dogs to the Academic Quad for a meet and greet. The event was sponsored by the Colgate Activities Board and was part of Colgate’s Welcome Weeks.