Longwood University Students Walk Dogs and Clean Kennels at Old Dominion Humane Society

Contact: Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

(540) 395-2942

lmullanaphy@gmail.com

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Longwood University Students Walk Dogs, Help Clean and Mingle with Rescue Pups at Old Dominion Humane Society

(Photo) Students from Longwood University’s PawsforaPurpose visited Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) to help clean kennels, fold laundry and walk dogs on April 19. Kylie Ranson (fifth from left), of Stafford, is the founder of PawsforaPurpose and a longtime volunteer with ODHS. She joins the students to hold rescue puppies after the busy morning of tasks. The students traveled from Farmville, Va., early in the morning to volunteer and spend time with the rescue dogs. PawsforaPurpose was started for students who share a passion for animals, striving for animal welfare and promoting a more humane environment for them. It actively supports local animal shelters and rescues, hosting educational meetings on campus throughout the year.

Longwood University Students Walk Dogs, Help Clean and Mingle with Rescue Pups at Old Dominion Humane Society

Longwood University Students Walk Dogs, Help Clean and Mingle with Rescue Pups at Old Dominion Humane Society

ODHS is located at 3602 Lafayette Boulevard in Fredericksburg. Adoption events are Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m., Fridays from 6-8 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Applications in advance are preferred and take priority over walk-ins. For more information about the dogs available for adoption and adoption surveys, as well as upcoming events, volunteering, fostering and donating items, visit https://www.olddominionhumanesociety.org. ###

Mission Statement: Old Dominion Humane Society is here to provide well-matched, permanent homes for dogs in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education.