“The Shelter Medicine Club and the Student Chapter of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association are pleased to announce that the spring donation drive to benefit needy animals was a great success! Students, faculty, staff, and members of the community came together to donate pet food, blankets, bedding, leashes, toys, medications, and more. Nearly 300 pounds of food was collected which exceeded the goal of 200 pounds set by the clubs.
Club co-presidents Kate Hooper ’12 and Eddy Meese ’12 distributed the donations to Heartland Humane Society, SafeHaven Humane Society, and the Oregon Humane Society. Medications, supplies, and food were also donated to support the Pro Bone-O clinics held in Eugene for homeless people and low-income families with pets. All recipients were extremely grateful for the generosity of the OSU CVM community. The donations will help offset some of the cost of operating shelters and free clinics, and allow these organizations to continue to serve animals in need in the Corvallis, Albany, and Eugene areas.
The clubs would like to extend a special thanks to Sally Tatalaof in the Department of Microbiology at OSU for showing a special interest in the cause and going out of her way to recruit donations from the community. Her efforts led to many of the donations that were received and we commend her for her outstanding commitment to animal health and wellbeing.
Donations of pet food and supplies will continue to be accepted throughout the year. Please look for the donation bin in the student lounge of Magruder Hall and keep an eye out for future emails about the next donation drive in the coming school year!”
