Warm spring days have drawn more and more students to University Yard recently, but hundreds flocked there Saturday afternoon for a new attraction: puppies.

During pre-finals weekend, students waited in long lines for a chance to cuddle and play with dogs that two local adoption agencies – Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation and City Dogs Rescue – brought to campus.

The Center for Student Engagement and Program Board hosted the first annual Puppy Palooza, which also included appearances from University President Steven Knapp and his dog Ruffles.