Students at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine are helping make conditions better for sheltered dogs and cats this holiday season.
The Student Chapter of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians is collecting items and monetary donations for south Louisiana animal shelters from November 23 through January 4.
This is the SCASV’s third holiday supply drive since the club’s founding in 2007. Co-presidents Kelli Urbina and Melissa Roth, third-year vet students, said the club combines students who share a common interest in aiding animal shelters and community involvement.
Donations can include things such as towels, treats, dog and cat beds, Kong toys, litter pans, and food and water bowls. Urbina said monetary donations are also encouraged and will go toward the Cat Cage Fund for Walker Animal Control.
Donations can be dropped off in the holiday wrapped donation box located at the front entrance of the vet school from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
 
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