PLAINVIEW — Wayland Baptist University’s Hispanic Student Association is bringing warmth and happiness to pets at Paws Pet Adoption of Plainview this Christmas season, but Kimberly Sanchez-Tovar says they need the public’s help.
“We are asking students, faculty, staff, and the public to donate blankets or pet toys for these precious animals,” said Sanchez-Tovar, who serves as Wayland’s Hispanic & Latino Serving Financial Aid Adviser.
Through Wednesday, Dec. 13, blankets and toys can be brought to the Financial Aid Office in Gates Hall, where there will be a collection box.
Wayland’s Hispanic Student Association is also conducting a Christmas present raffle to raise funds to help Paws Pet Adoption with food and veterinarian expenses. The Christmas present contains an assort ment of Christmas-themed items and snacks. Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased while dropping off blankets and pet toys at the Financial Aid Office.
Sanchez-Tovar said information about adopting a pet from Paws Pet Adoption is also available. “If you or someone you know would be interested in adopting a pet, please let us know and we will help you get in contact with Paws,” she said.
Wayland Baptist University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age or disability in admissions or in the administration of its educational policies, programs and activities. Under federal law, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purposes. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of sex in the administration of educational policies, programs and activities.
