Marshall University students gathered at the Memorial Student Center Plaza Wednesday to participate in the Pet-A-Puppy event.
Marshall’s Alpha Phi Omega partnered with the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter for students to enjoy the company of a puppy for $1.
The proceeds went to the Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter.
“By being involved in this fraternity, I get to help the community,” Freshman Michael Haugh said, “and by this event we get to make everyone happy by seeing people hold and play with these puppies.” Marshall student Nicole Sheaves said the event was a great way for students to relieve stress, and it is great for the puppies.
“I absolutely love puppies and I think it is a great way to relieve stress especially with it being close to finals week, and because every little puppy needs love,” Sheaves said.
Alpha Phi Omega has strong ties with various non-profit organizations within the city.
Caroline Altizer, president of Alpha Phi Omega said.
“I think it is awesome to be involved within this fraternity because I am from Cabell County and it is giving back to Marshall University as well as my personal community,” Altizer said.
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