Class project to help animals
Erin McCarthy
Issue date: 11/17/08 Section: News
"I picked up my cat from the animal shelter about a year ago, so I figured this would be a good event to play at," Perry said. "I just hope a lot of people come out, listen to some tunes and donate to the cause."
Other acts include Pete Triolo, Erin and Chris and the M Trio.
Mark Piekos, junior interdisciplinary studies major, said he is excited about Wednesday evening's event.
"I rescued my pit bull-lab mix Delilah from the shelter this past summer," Piekos said. "I took her outside, played for a little while and saw how sweet she was, so I had to adopt her. Later, I found out the shelter had actually kept her two weeks after she was due to be put down."
Piekos said the McDonough County Animal Shelter was the only place he would go to get a dog because he thinks it is more ethical than buying one from a pet store.
"The shelter is packed with dogs and cats because students aren't getting them spayed and neutered," Piekos said. "This event should be a good way for everybody to help out a little."
According to Suhling, students can help out by bringing kitty litter, pet food, paper towels, laundry soap, bleach, hand sanitizer, notebooks, pens and copy paper. The class is asking for these items as admission to the event, but monetary donations will be accepted as well.
For more information on the McDonough County Animal Shelter, please call 309/837-2989.
Other acts include Pete Triolo, Erin and Chris and the M Trio.
Mark Piekos, junior interdisciplinary studies major, said he is excited about Wednesday evening's event.
"I rescued my pit bull-lab mix Delilah from the shelter this past summer," Piekos said. "I took her outside, played for a little while and saw how sweet she was, so I had to adopt her. Later, I found out the shelter had actually kept her two weeks after she was due to be put down."
Piekos said the McDonough County Animal Shelter was the only place he would go to get a dog because he thinks it is more ethical than buying one from a pet store.
"The shelter is packed with dogs and cats because students aren't getting them spayed and neutered," Piekos said. "This event should be a good way for everybody to help out a little."
According to Suhling, students can help out by bringing kitty litter, pet food, paper towels, laundry soap, bleach, hand sanitizer, notebooks, pens and copy paper. The class is asking for these items as admission to the event, but monetary donations will be accepted as well.
For more information on the McDonough County Animal Shelter, please call 309/837-2989.
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Gen
posted 12/06/08 @ 2:41 PM CST
I think it is awsome that kids and teens get involvoed and help out others! Keep up the good work!
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