Rizzo Amsel (she/her)

Role: Mascot

Biography: Rizzo is a Golden Retriever who came to Montreal from Ontario at the age of two months. Now nine years old, this sociable and enthusiastic girl has retired from Obedience competition and serves as a Therapy Dog at the Student Wellness Hub. Rizzo is currently doing research in the popular field of sqeakectomy, that is, the most efficient way to remove squeakers from toys. In her free time, Rizzo dabbles in scent detection and tracking, loves to play ball and once won a hotdog-catching contest.