Spring/Summer 2012 Aesculapian Magazine - University of Georgia ...
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A t h e n s P e t F o o d B A n k<br />
How It Works How To Help<br />
Athens-area pet owners may register<br />
through Action Ministries, Advantage Behaviors<br />
Homeless Services Program, and the Athens<br />
Area Humane Society.<br />
Registered pet owners may pick up food<br />
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Our<br />
Daily Bread (717 Oconee St.).<br />
Participants must be 18 or older, and have<br />
a combined household income <strong>of</strong> less than<br />
$20,000. Homeless individuals can register on<br />
Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Homeless<br />
Day Service Center (95 North Ave.). Others<br />
can register on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
at Action Ministries (717 Oconee St.).<br />
Alternately, people can apply for temporary<br />
assistance through a partnering program with<br />
the Athens Area Humane Society. Their food<br />
distribution is monthly and by appointment.<br />
For more information, contact the Athens Area<br />
Humane Society: 706.706.AAHS<br />
Shelter Medicine at UGA<br />
Shelter medicine is a growing specialty in veterinary<br />
medicine and students at UGA have been showing<br />
interest in such a program for several years. A studentrun<br />
Shelter Medicine Symposium has been held annually<br />
at the CVM since 2009. These seminars allow shelter<br />
medicine pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, DVMs and students to hear<br />
from speakers in various areas <strong>of</strong> shelter medicine. In<br />
addition, they are free and open to the local animal<br />
sheltering community, providing a forum to spread new<br />
information and exchange ideas. For more information<br />
on the annual Shelter Medicine Symposium, contact<br />
Heather Tucker at hntucker@uga.edu<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine<br />
Donate Food<br />
Convenient Drop <strong>of</strong>f: Pet food donations<br />
may be left at any <strong>of</strong> the collection bin locations<br />
in the Athens area.<br />
Convenient Budgeting: Pledge to drop <strong>of</strong>f a<br />
given amount <strong>of</strong> food on dates you schedule<br />
ahead throughout the year.<br />
Donate Pet Care Supplies<br />
We also gladly accept new or gently used and<br />
clean collars, leashes, food bowls, blankets, pet<br />
beds, etc.<br />
Donate Funds or Time<br />
For information about donating money or time,<br />
or for a complete list <strong>of</strong> drop-<strong>of</strong>f locations and<br />
other information, visit us online:<br />
www.vet.uga.edu/GO/petfoodbank<br />
Dr. Janet Martin joined the CVM in 2011, and<br />
is the faculty adviser for the Shelter Medicine club.<br />
Martin researched other schools with similar programs,<br />
then she spoke with numerous members <strong>of</strong> the CVM<br />
community, both faculty and students, to gauge the<br />
interest level and was met with great enthusiasm. Martin<br />
says that she is greatly encouraged by the excitement<br />
and interest students have shown, and is looking<br />
forward to creating many more opportunities for<br />
them to enhance their understanding <strong>of</strong> their roles as<br />
veterinarians in the community.
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