Veterinary Sciences Club hosts family-friendly festival

After the devastation of the Woolsey and Hill fires that affected many in the Pierce College community, families were finally able to relax and celebrate the changing season at the Harvest Festival.

Pierce College Veterinary Science hosted the event which included face painting, pumpkin feedings, a petting zoo, and an arts and crafts station.

Anna Rull, treasurer of the Veterinary Sciences Club, said the event and the fires have brought the community together and changed perspectives on the role of veterinary science sponsored events on campus.

“As tragic and sad as things have been, I think there's a lot of good, a lot of heart, and a lot of compassion,” Rull said. “Being part of veterinary medicine doesn’t mean that you just treat an animal, you have to also help