- University News Archive - ��Vlog��ý Little Rock

��Vlog��ý Little Rock to Host Rent-a-Puppy Nov. 17

John Hill — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:56:07 +0000

Update: Rent-A-Puppy’s location has changed to the lawn in front of the Donaghey Student Center. Calling all dog lovers! ��Vlog��ý Little Rock will once again host Rent-a-Puppy Nov. 17. The ��Vlog��ý Little Rock community will have the opportunity to play and socialize with rescue and shelter dogs of all ages from 2-5 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Chi Omega Courtyard outside Ottenheimer Library. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s Chi Omega Gamma Zeta chapter organizes the event, which raises funds for the chapter’s national philanthropy, the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The national nonprofit organization grants the wishes of children with critical illnesses. Rent-A-Puppy offers dog rescue and shelter organizations in central Arkansas some public exposure and gives their adoptable dogs an opportunity to receive affection and, potentially, new homes. Attendees donate $5 per 10 minutes to pet and play with dogs. Toys will be provided, and the dogs will be on leashes.

Rent-A-Puppy Returns to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Sept. 30

John Hill — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:39:25 +0000

After taking a year off due to COVID-19, the popular Rent-A-Puppy event will return to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Thursday, Sept. 30. The ��Vlog��ý Little Rock community will have the opportunity to play and socialize with rescue and shelter dogs of all ages from 3-8 p.m. Sept. 30 in the Chi Omega Courtyard outside Ottenheimer Library. Rent-A-Puppy offers dog rescue and shelter organizations in central Arkansas some public exposure and gives their adoptable dogs an opportunity to receive affection and, potentially, new homes. Attendees may rent a dog for 10 minutes for $5. Toys will be provided, and dogs will be on leashes. There will also be an area to take photos with the dogs. Donations will also be accepted for Southern Hearts Rescue. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s Chi Omega Gamma Zeta chapter organizes the event, which raises funds for the Foundation. The national nonprofit organization grants the wishes of children with critical illnesses.�� For more information, contact Lexi Brooks at ajbrooks1@ualr.edu or 870-340-5584.

Rent-A-Puppy returns to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock April 16

John Hill — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:44:41 +0000

After taking a year off due to COVID-19, the popular Rent-A-Puppy event will return to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Friday, April 16.�� The ��Vlog��ý Little Rock community will have the opportunity to play and socialize with rescue and shelter dogs of all ages from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 16 in the Chi Omega Courtyard outside Ottenheimer Library. Rent-A-Puppy offers dog rescue and shelter organizations in central Arkansas some public exposure and gives their adoptable dogs an opportunity to receive affection and, potentially, new homes. Attendees may rent a dog for 10 minutes for $5. Toys will be provided, and dogs will be on leashes. Also new to this year’s event is Paws for Wishes. For $10, participants may enter their pet in the pet pageant. Winners will be announced via social media.�� Vlog��ý Little Rock’s Chi Omega Gamma Zeta chapter organizes the event, which raises funds for the Foundation, one of the focuses of the chapter’s philanthropy. The national nonprofit organization grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. For more information, contact Lexi Brooks at ajbrooks1@ualr.edu.

Rent-A-Puppy returns to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock April 9

Ajani Oyindamola — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 16:51:57 +0000

An irresistible wave of puppy love will hit the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Tuesday, April 9, as Rent-A-Puppy returns to campus for its annual fundraising event for Make-A-Wish Foundation.�� The ��Vlog��ý Little Rock community will have the opportunity to play and socialize with rescue and shelter dogs of all ages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9 in the Chi Omega Courtyard outside Ottenheimer Library. Rent-A-Puppy offers dog rescue and shelter organizations in central Arkansas some public exposure and gives their adoptable dogs an opportunity to receive affection and, potentially, new homes. Attendees may rent a dog for 10 minutes for $5. Toys will be provided, and dogs will be on leashes. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s Chi Omega Gamma Zeta chapter organizes the event, which raises funds for the Foundation, one of the focuses of the chapter’s philanthropy. The national nonprofit organization grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. For more information, contact Kate Richars at kcrichars@ualr.edu.

Rent-A-Puppy returns to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Oct. 13

Ajani Oyindamola — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 17:25:51 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock community will have the opportunity to play and socialize with rescue and shelter dogs of all ages from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, next to Ottenheimer Library.�� The fourth annual Rent-A-Puppy event offers dog rescue and shelter organizations in central Arkansas some public exposure and gives their adoptable dogs an opportunity to receive affection and, potentially, new homes. Attendees may rent a dog for 10 minutes for $5. Toys will be provided, and dogs will be on leashes for people to handle. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s chapter organizes the event, which raises funds for local animal shelters and , one of the focuses of the chapter’s philanthropy. The national nonprofit organization grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. For more information, contact Isabella Castro at ilcastro@ualr.edu.

Chi Omega exceeds goal with Rent-A-Puppy event

Jenny Lambert — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:45:23 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Chi Omega Gamma Zeta chapter raised more than $800 for the during the third annual Rent-A-Puppy event.�� The Oct. 28 fundraiser drew more than 150 people to spend 15 minutes with the puppy of their choice for $5. Spectators were drawn to the innocence of the furry animals, many contemplating the idea of adoption. “In past years, we have raised around $500,” said Lacie Thomas, Chi Omega community service and philanthropy chair. “We are so excited that we beat that total, and we know next year we will raise even more than that.” To aid in the event’s success, animal shelters and rescue centers in Central Arkansas, including Arkanpaws Animal Rescue, Mayflower Animal Control, and Little Rock Animal Village, provided puppies of numerous breeds, shapes, and sizes for rent.

��Vlog��ýLR student Sara Small holds a puppy during Chi Omega third annual Rent-A-Puppy event. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/��Vlog��ýLR Communications.��

“We really enjoy bringing our dogs down because not only do the students get to socialize and debrief from taking tests, but it’s also good for the dogs to be exposed to people,” said Danielle Maddox, director of Arkanpaws Animal Rescue. The members of Chi Omega plan to continue this philanthropy for years to come, meaning that many more ��Vlog��ýLR students and employees will get the chance to rent a puppy. �� “It’s really stress relieving,” said ��Vlog��ýLR student Caleb Dather. “It’s comforting and it takes your mind off of things.” In the upper right photo, a ��Vlog��ýLR��student gets some quality puppy time during the Rent-A-Puppy event. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III/��Vlog��ýLR Communications.

��Vlog��ýLR to host Rent-A-Puppy Oct. 28

Ajani Oyindamola — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:26:33 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock community will have the opportunity to play and socialize with rescue and shelter dogs of all ages from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 next to Ottenheimer Library.�� The third annual Rent-A-Puppy event offers dog rescue and shelter organizations in central Arkansas some public exposure and gives their adoptable dogs an opportunity to receive affection and, potentially, new homes. Attendees may rent a dog for $5 for 15 minutes. Toys will be provided, and dogs will be on leashes for people to handle. ��Vlog��ýLR’s Chi Omega Gamma Zeta chapter organizes the event, which raises funds for�� Foundation, one of the focuses of the chapter’s philanthropy. The national nonprofit organization grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. For more information, contact Lacie Thomas at lethomas1@ualr.edu.

Second annual Rent-A-Puppy event set

Taylor Aldana — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 21:48:58 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock community will have the opportunity to play and socialize with rescue and shelter dogs of all ages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, next to Ottenheimer Library. Because Rent-A-Puppy was such a success last year, the university’s Chi Omega Gamma Zeta chapter has decided to again host the activity. “It is a wonderful event that will allow students to have a relaxing time between or after class and, most importantly, get tons of puppy kisses,” said Taurine Main, a member of the Chi Omega Gamma Zeta Chapter. Rent-A-Puppy offers dog rescue and shelter organizations in central Arkansas some public exposure and gives their adoptable dogs an opportunity to receive affection and, potentially, new homes. Attendees may rent a dog for $5 for 15 minutes and $2 for five minutes. Toys will be provided, and dogs will be on leashes for people to handle. The event will be used to raise funds for , one of the focuses of the chapter’s philanthropy. The national nonprofit organization grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

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