Saving just one dog will not necessarily change the world, but it surely will change the world for that one dog.  Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society at Mississippi State University is encouraging individuals and the surrounding area of Starkville to help give the animals of Oktibbeha County Humane Society a “new forever home.” 
The honors society is hosting “Pawsitively Purrfect” for the first time in hopes of getting small businesses and individuals to donate to their adoption drive and stimulating the community to adopt a new pet. The event will be held on April 26 at the Oktibbeha County Co-Op from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
Tiffany Alford, Phi Kappa Phi Vice President, said she works frequently with the humane society. 
“I try to help OCHS whenever I can via supplies, volunteer time, or adoptions. I’ve actually adopted two animals from there myself, one of which is a black and white cat with no eyes,” she said. 
The honors society asks for local businesses, campus organizations and clubs, and individuals in the community to sponsor an animal adoption. They have acquired five business sponsorships and three individual sponsorships thus far, which will contribute to their goal of $500.00.
“I knew around this time puppies and kittens would be surrendered to the animal shelter, which would put OCHS in a bind for space. I started to think of a way I could help them find homes for these animals,” Alford said.
The MSU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi has been recognized as a Chapter of Excellence for the past six years.  This service project will not only continue their status of excellence, but will also benefit local businesses and the animal shelter. 
Phi Kappa Phi Public Relations Chair Jessica Wilson welcomes all contributions to the event. 
“Any sponsorship or donation that is not utilized in the adoption drive will be used to purchase supplies for the shelter. Our goal is to help animals find good homes,” she said. 
Wilson said she feels confident the organization will have a good turnout with several adoptions. 
Anyone who is interested in contributing to the adoption drive should contact Tiffany Alford at (228) 238-4925 or [email protected].