Doggie P-Day: Fundraiser for a bigger cause

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By Matthew Doyle

Emily Tarr ’18, one of the co-hosting members interacts with a dog. ALL PHOTOS BY MATTHEW DOYLE

Dogs hounded the 300s field with tails wagging on Nov. 4 at the Doggie P-Day event to bring awareness to dogs who do not have homes. The one-time fundraiser event was held by students in a marketing course with professor Marie-France Nelson. “We wanted a name students could relate to so, it turned into Doggie P-Day,” said Emily Tarr, one of the organizers of the event.

Approximately 80 students showed up to interact with about 20 dogs, from mutts to huskies and even a rotweiller. Participants were encouraged to bring their own dogs who live on campus to join the doogie talent show, kissing booth, and doggie speed dating event.

August, the 5-month-old puppy from All Bread Rescue was at the fundraiser event in hopes of finding an owner who would adopt him.

All Breed Rescue, a shelter in Williston, Vermont, brought one of their dogs “August”, a 5-month-old Beagle/Boxer mixed puppy, to campus for the event. in hopes that someone would adopt him. Unfortunately, August is still looking for a loving owner. Doggie P-Day event was a success for the marketing students and people enjoyed interacting with the dogs.

Daniel Jay du Feu ’18, pets his dog at the fundraiser event, Doggie P-Day on Nov. 4.
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