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Communiqué

Not your average study buddy: uncommon emotional support animals

Candice Borowitz
February 18, 2026

Cats and dogs typically come to mind when thinking about emotional support animals on campus. Some Chatham students keep company with other types of critters, including turtles, goldfish and even bearded dragons.

Cats and dogs typically come to mind when thinking about emotional support animals on campus. Some Chatham students keep company with other types of critters, including turtles, goldfish and even bearded dragons.
Candice Borowitz
Mud the map turtle lives with Anna Tilmans '29 in Woodland Hall.
About the Contributor
Candice Borowitz
Candice Borowitz, Editor-In-Chief
Candice Borowitz ’29 is a communications major with a concentration in journalism and a minor in political science. She’s originally from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and chose Chatham for its small community, liberal education and Pittsburgh location. Candice is a contributing writer for the Communiqué and is interested in exploring a variety of topics for the outlet, including photography. In her free time, Candice enjoys discovering new music, reading, watching documentaries, journaling and discovering new antique and thrift stores. She also loves live music and spending time with friends and family. Candice can be reached at [email protected] or @candiceborowitz on Instagram.