The Londoner Pub & Grill will donate 10 percent of all profits earned between 6 and 10 p.m. tonight to eye surgery for Lexie, a 2-year-old black labrador retriever mix with cataracts.
Lexie’s surgery will be performed by veterinarians in the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and will cost about $3,000. Lexie is part of the non-profit Capital Area Animal Welfare Society’s adoption program.
Denis Ricou, member of the CAAWS Board of Directors, said the School of Veterinary Medicine regularly performs surgeries on animals from CAAWS. Since CAAWS is a non-profit, CAAWS has monthly fundraisers at The Londoner.
“We have a really good relationship with the LSU Vet School,” Ricou said.
Normally, the money raised at The Londoner goes toward animal surgeries, CAAWS’s spay/neuter program and the costs of maintaining the CAAWS facility, like purchasing animal food. But Lexie, Ricou said, is a special case because this surgery will help her live a longer and healthier life. He hopes University students support her cause.
“Having gone to LSU, I know the students have a strong non-profit support,” he said.
Dogs are also invited to lounge on the patio during the fundraiser. Ricou said CAAWS is entirely volunteer-based, and students are welcome to volunteer at the shelter.
 
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