Rev. Justin Daffron, Loyola University New Orleans interim president, and Parleaux, a black cockapoo that is trained as the university's therapy dog, welcome students back to the New Orleans campus, on Aug. 17, 2022. A group blessing of the animals service is scheduled Tuesday evening, Oct. 4, on the lawn next to the university’s church. (Kyle Encar/Loyola University New Orleans via AP)