By Alex Sorrells / The Jambar
Students at Youngstown State University hand crafted puppy toys for New Lease on Life Rescue at an occasion hosted by the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center on April 9.
Rachel Jeffries, a tutorial intern on the Rec, mentioned New Lease on Life rescues dogs in want of a home.
“We just hope that everybody comes out and enjoys what we do here and also support New Lease on Life and adopt some of their puppies. Some of the puppies need a home,” Jeffries mentioned.
Staff minimize up climbing rope and different supplies for college students to braid and twist into home made toys. Olivia Vargas, a junior theater research main, mentioned she attended the occasion due to her love for dogs.
“I came to the event today because I saw they were making dog toys, and I’ve been wanting another dog for a long time. Unfortunately, I have to wait until after I graduate, but I thought it would be sweet to make one now to anticipate the dog that I hope to get in a year,” Vargas mentioned.
According to Jeffries, the Rec regularly companions with New Lease on Life for different occasions akin to Puppy Palooza and Puppy Yoga.
“We’ve been collaborating with them for a while. They have a lot of puppies that need adopted and to be played with. So, we like to bring the puppies out and let the students enjoy them and also get some activity for the puppies as well,” Jeffries mentioned.
One final Puppy Palooza occasion is about to take place April 27 within the Rec’s entrance entrance. Jeffries mentioned the occasions may assist college students wind down with a irritating finals week forward.
“Everybody should come. It’s really fun. It’s great for students to take a step back, especially during finals week coming up,” Jeffries mentioned. “Take a step back and play with the puppies and get involved, and it’s good for the puppies to not be in their cages at all times and run around and have some human interaction.”
Other than donating toys, there are numerous methods to assist New Lease on Life, together with volunteering or rescuing a canine that wants a home. Vargas mentioned she hopes to get entangled.
“I wouldn’t mind donating or volunteering in the future to rescue shelters. If I had the time to do it I think I would, just because I really love dogs and it makes me sad whenever there are dogs in need,” Vargas mentioned.
Vargas mentioned many rescue dogs come from tough environments however college students might help by encouraging adoptions and donations.
“It’s just something to do. I mean, especially if you love animals, you’re doing something sweet for them so whether it’s your dog back home or a dog you hope to get in the future,” Vargas mentioned. “You could just donate a toy to the shelter. I think it’s a sweet thing to do.”
Jeffries mentioned those that need to get in contact with New Lease on Life to volunteer or undertake a canine can contact the organization by Facebook Messenger.
