Donations being accepted for "Forensics' for Fido" fundraiser

The Forensic Honor Society, Delta Delta Epsilon, is sponsoring a fundraiser for the SAR (Search and Rescue) K9's of West Virginia.

 

K9 Search & Rescue Services of West Virginia Inc. is an all volunteer group of specially trained individuals and K9's with the mission of locating and reuniting lost/missing persons with their loved ones through the use of basic and advanced search and rescue techniques.

 

For K9s, the following items are being requested: collars, leashes, lighted collars, treats, collapsible bowls, bells, waste bags, booties, muzzles, cooling pads and doggles. For the SAR personnel, the following items are being requested: medical gloves, headlamps, handwarmers, Ziploc bags, small notebooks, pens and pencils, first aid supplies, flashlights, multi-purpose tools, ear plugs, trash bags (lawn and leaf size), zip ties, whistles, lip balm, sunblock, duct tape, bug spracy, ponchos, and batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, and 9volt). 

 

Donations are being accepted now through Sept. 17. The members will be bringing their furry friends to collect donations and provide a brief presentation at the Delta Delta Epsilon meeting Sept. 19. Donation sites are located within Oglebay Hall, Room 308. 

 

For more information, contact Tiffany Edwards at 304-293-8606 or tiffany.edwards1@mail.wvu.edu.