Some students and faculty may have seen a little white dog running around campus. The puppy attracted attention from passers-by but as soon as anyone tried to approach it, it shied away.
“My friends and I all called him ‘Huey’ because we always saw him hanging around our dorm, Hull Hall,” freshman Marty Brennan said.
Those who noticed the dog on campus a couple of weeks ago may have also noticed its recent absence.
Don’t be alarmed-the dog is now in care of the Oktibbeha County Humane Society. An individual rescued the dog and brought it in to the humane society Oct. 21, according to Jennifer Daniels, a part-time staff member at the shelter.
“The dog has probably been on the streets for awhile. That’s why it was so skittish around people. It wants to be friendly now,” Daniels said.
“Three different people come every day to socialize with the dog,” Daniels said.
While the dog seen on campus has already been chosen by a family for adoption, other pets are available to be adopted at the humane society. Daniels explained that there is a $60 adoption fee, which includes free neutering at the veterinarian’s office and the animal’s first set of shots.
If another stray were to appear on campus, the best thing to do would be to call the campus police, Daniels said.
“The humane society does not have jurisdiction on campus so we cannot come pick up the animals,” Daniels said.
However, animals brought in by individuals will be accepted by the shelter..
“There are only two forms to fill out-an adoption questionnaire and a form of consent,” she added.
The questionnaire’s purpose is to find out how fit the household is for a pet. The consent form is an agreement stating that the adopter will give the animal medical care and gives the humane society consent to visit the residence to ensure a good environment for the animal.
If adoption is not a financial option, there are other ways to interact with the animals. The humane society accepts student volunteers to help socialize the dogs.
Erin Clyburn, who volunteers weekly at the shelter, said, “We walk the dogs and play with them and get them ready for people to adopt them.”
Cori Province, a student in animal and dairy science, said she volunteers at the shelter until about 4 p.m. each day.
Anyone interested in adoption or volunteering opportunities can call the Oktibbeha County Humane Society at 338-9093.
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