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News from the College of Veterinary Medicine University of Illinois 3225 Vet. Med. Basic Sciences Bldg. 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. Urbana, IL 61802 |
September 8, 2008 Release on |
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Chris Beuoy 217/244-1562 beuoy@illinois.edu |
Fifth Annual Pix with Pets Fund-raiser Scheduled for October 25
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine has scheduled Pix with Pets, a seasonal fund-raiser, for Saturday, October 25, at Prairieland Feeds, "America's Country Store," on Route 45 in Savoy.Tom Schaefges, seasoned companion animal photographer, will take a portrait of your pet with you, with Santa, or with you and Santa, to be delivered in time for the holidays.
The low sitting fee of $60 includes your choice of a basic photo package of 11 or 14 prints. Additional prints may be purchased as well.
Proceeds from the event will go to the Humane Connection Fund and the CARE Pet Loss Helpline.
The Humane Connection Fund makes it possible for clinicians at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital to go the extra mile in treatment of animal companions of owners with limited means in order to benefit patients and to extend the learning experiences of students.
The CARE Helpline is a free, confidential telephone service that provides a supportive outlet for people experiencing the actual or anticipated loss of their cherished companion animal.
Portrait sittings will be scheduled between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and are limited. To schedule your pet's portrait, please call the Veterinary Medicine Advancement Office at 217/333-2761 or send email to advancement@vetmed.illinois.edu