Events & Meetings
Meetings:
Next Meeting - TBA
Upcoming Events
Zoo Trip - Friday October 27th the club wants to go to Roger William's Zoo! E-mail us if you are interested.
Sheep Blocking Competition - Sunday November 5th and Tuesday the 7th (Election Day, no classes). Register with one or two of your friends, pick your ewe, wash her and learn how to shear on Sunday, then shear her yourself and participate in a mini sheep show on Tuesday! Best looking sheep will receive a prize!
Livestock Judging Team - Next meeting TBA
Guest Speaking Veterinarian - On Wednesday November 1st a Boston based veterinarian in charge of lab research will come and speak to URI about the opportunities in the field.
Horsemanship Clinic - November 18th with Mike Windsor. Watch and learn how an experienced horseman handles problem horses and turns them into ride-able companions. Held off-campus at Mike's farm (e-mail the club for more details)
Future Plans:
Cat House Building: Join the AVS Club in helping the Pawswatch organization build shelters for neutered/spayed feral cats in the cold winter months.
Cow Chip Bingo: A fundraising event at Peckham Farm for local animal shelters - pick a square and hope that it is blessed by a cow pattie! Winner will receive a cash prize!
Horseback Riding Sessions
Zoo/Aquarium Trip
Pet First Aid and CPR Training: Take a short afternoon course and get certified! Normally held in the Spring.
Feline Leukemia / AIDS Testing: A local shelter is in dire need of funding to do these tests on their cats! Currently they do not have enough money to test any of their felines. We would like to purchase tests with club funds. If you are interested, contact an officer.