Eastern Michigan Athletics
EMU Athletics To Host Adopt-A-Pet Day on Saturday, Feb. 25
2/13/2017 11:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
Last Day Dog Rescue to be at the Convocation Center for the basketball doubleheader
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics is partnering with Last Day Dog Rescue in Livonia, Mich. for Adopt-A-Pet Day on Saturday, Feb. 25, as part of the men's and women's basketball doubleheader at the Convocation Center.
Beginning at 11 a.m. in the atrium of the Convocation Center, LDDR staff will be on-site conducting adoption applications, as well as signing up anyone interested in volunteering with the organization. Dogs and cats will be in attendance, and fans are encouraged to come prepared to find their new best friend to take home.
"Being a part of the community is a role we deem very important in our department," stated EMU Assistant AD for Marketing Tony Orlando. "Last Day Dog Rescue is a vital organization that saves the lives of animals throughout our state. We are thrilled to bring them to the Convocation Center, allowing the public to both adopt or sign up to volunteer and assist our furry-friends in need."
The dogs, cats, and LDDR staff will be on-site from 11 a.m. until halftime of the women's basketball game, which is scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. tipoff. The men leadoff in game one of the doubleheader at noon against the Huskies of Northern Illinois University.
"We are so proud to partner with EMU for this event," said Terry Packer, Marketing & PR Director for Last Day Dog Rescue. " This is a great opportunity for someone to enjoy a fun afternoon and maybe meet their new best friend."
ABOUT LAST DAY DOG RESCUE
Is a a 501(c)(3) organization with a simple mission - saving animals. A no-kill rescue based in Livonia with foster homes across Michigan. We take in these beautiful transient creatures and do our very best to provide them with safety, medical care, and LOVE. Since 2007 saving thousands of dogs and cats. While we openly take in puppies and dogs who are in good shape, our focus is on saving those who are most likely not saved without our help. We were founded on the principle that all life is precious, regardless of breed, appearance, or age. Please consider adopting one of our dogs, puppies, cats or kittens. To read more about our organization visit http://www.lastdaydogrescue.org.
Beginning at 11 a.m. in the atrium of the Convocation Center, LDDR staff will be on-site conducting adoption applications, as well as signing up anyone interested in volunteering with the organization. Dogs and cats will be in attendance, and fans are encouraged to come prepared to find their new best friend to take home.
"Being a part of the community is a role we deem very important in our department," stated EMU Assistant AD for Marketing Tony Orlando. "Last Day Dog Rescue is a vital organization that saves the lives of animals throughout our state. We are thrilled to bring them to the Convocation Center, allowing the public to both adopt or sign up to volunteer and assist our furry-friends in need."
The dogs, cats, and LDDR staff will be on-site from 11 a.m. until halftime of the women's basketball game, which is scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. tipoff. The men leadoff in game one of the doubleheader at noon against the Huskies of Northern Illinois University.
"We are so proud to partner with EMU for this event," said Terry Packer, Marketing & PR Director for Last Day Dog Rescue. " This is a great opportunity for someone to enjoy a fun afternoon and maybe meet their new best friend."
ABOUT LAST DAY DOG RESCUE
Is a a 501(c)(3) organization with a simple mission - saving animals. A no-kill rescue based in Livonia with foster homes across Michigan. We take in these beautiful transient creatures and do our very best to provide them with safety, medical care, and LOVE. Since 2007 saving thousands of dogs and cats. While we openly take in puppies and dogs who are in good shape, our focus is on saving those who are most likely not saved without our help. We were founded on the principle that all life is precious, regardless of breed, appearance, or age. Please consider adopting one of our dogs, puppies, cats or kittens. To read more about our organization visit http://www.lastdaydogrescue.org.
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