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Posted on November 14, 2009
Come to PetSmart tomorrow, 11/14, to meet adoptable dogs from Orange County Animal Shelter!
For the past two years, I have volunteered for the Orange County Animal Shelter through UNC’s Helping Paws group. I do Outreach, which is when we take a few dogs from the shelter into the public to socialize, exercise, and meet potential adopters. It’s a great opportunity for the dogs to get out, experience the world, and show off outside the shelter environment. As a volunteer, Outreach events are incredibly rewarding and fun; we get to educate the public about the shelter, play with the most appreciative dogs, and almost always find at least one new home! Both photos in this post are from recent Outreach events.
Come meet me and adorable adoptable dogs at PetSmart on 15-501 TOMORROW (Saturday, Nov. 14th) from 11am to 2pm.
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PetSmart is located off 15-501 at 3615 Witherspoon Blvd Suite #101, Durham, NC. For a map and directions, click here.
Interested in volunteering at OCAS? Join us!
Posted on November 11, 2009
L to R: Niraj Shah, Katherine Knish, Charles McLaurin, Gregory Randolph, and Benjamin Wang.
Speaking with these driven students reminded me how much I enjoyed my study abroad opportunity. When I was applying to college, my sister told me that her biggest regret after graduating from Ithaca College was that she did not take the opportunity to study abroad. That’s why I jumped at the chance to go to Thailand with Carolina Photojournalism in the summer of 2008. Being a member of the Andaman Rising team was hands down the best experience of my college career. I told Niraj, the Phillips Ambassador traveling to Bangkok, that I am so jealous of his upcoming trip!
Congratulations Niraj, Katie, Charles, Greg, and Ben! It was a pleasure to meet you all and I hope your study abroad experiences will be as rewarding as mine!
See the Phillips Ambassadors announcement ad in upcoming issues of The Daily Tar Heel.
Posted on November 4, 2009
The Chapel Hill Community Center pool catered to a different group of guests during the 5th annual Chapel Hill Dog Swim on Sept. 13. For a $3 donation, dogs and their owners were free to roam the pool and outdoor patio area, eat tasty treats for humans and dogs, and play with tons of toys. I was there as an Orange County Animal Services volunteer and unofficial photographer. The event was an amazing success, attracting more dogs than ever before and raising funds for OCAS and the Community Center. My favorite part was watching the dogs figure out how to get in and out of the pool…some were definitely more graceful than others!
Presenting Dexter King Jones, my good friend and mentor Johnny's new pup.
My friend Johnny brought his new schnauzer/poodle/terrier mix, Dexter “Dex” King Jones, for one of his first swimming experiences. Lets just say Dex was not a fan of the pool.
One of the more graceful ways to get in the pool!
Most of the dogs would run up to the edge and then skid to a stop just before hitting the water. A couple (like that lab above) looked like pros, leaping off the edge to chase balls and frisbees.
Bella, the beautiful Airedale Terrier.
Airedales are one of my favorite breeds. I think it’s because they’re so unique looking and so rarely seen. Bella was a sweetheart and quite smart!
Tug o' Frisbee
Opposites attract?
I think this is what a dog would call "bliss."
For anyone concerned about sanitation in the Community Center pool, don’t worry! They scheduled the dog swim right before their regular cleaning, so they drained and scoured the pool the next day before reopening it to the public.
Be sure to come on out to next year’s dog swim!