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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Entertainment

Top 15 things to do after graduation

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Keep the party going, even after graduating

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SYDNEY CARPENTER

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Natalie Dean Entertainment Editor | ndean17@wou.edu

For the class of 2021, here are the top 15 things to do after graduation.

With graduation fast approaching, it’s finally time to start brainstorming those exciting summer plans. As the stress of school starts to fade away, students everywhere know that summer is the perfect time to relax and recoup. Not everyone has something planned, so to get the ball rolling, here are the top 15 things to do after graduation: 1.

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Take time for some good old rest and recovery.

Splurge and treat oneself to a favorite meal or go out for drinks.

Throw a graduation party with friends or family.

Celebrate graduating and this new chapter of life with a haircut, outfit, piercing or tattoo.

5. Alternatively, buy that item that’s been sitting in the online shopping cart for weeks.

6. Dump out that backpack, toss out those notebooks and ditch the old textbooks.

7. Check out concerts, festivals, art shows, fairs or markets to attend.

8. Be sure to look online for garage sales or the latest thrift stores.

9. Have a picnic, lunch or coffee at the park for some solid alone time.

10. Try exploring hobbies or activities that previously didn’t have time or energy for.

11. Spend time in nature, now that the sun is out and Zoom lectures have finally ended.

12. Read a book for pleasure, with no deadline to finish it and no need to annotate it.

13. If needed, update LinkedIn and other job profiles to stay notified of work opportunities.

14. Volunteer with organizations to gain new experiences and get involved in the community.

15. Catch up on TV shows, movies, music albums and podcasts that may have been missed over the course of the year.

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Alternative ways to celebrate graduation Natalie Dean | Entertainment Editor | ndean17@wou.edu Commencement may look different this year, but it’s no biggie, since everyone knows that the real fun starts with the graduation party. It can be rewarding to take the time to recognize the huge accomplishment of graduating college, and to honor the journey along the way. Whether it’s a traditional get-together or something more lowkey, here are just a few alternative and fun ways people can commemorate their time in college: • • • • • •

Safely destroy old papers and assignments with a paper shredder, or use them as kindling for a bonfire. Make sure to grab the s’mores.

Past assignments and syllabi can also be used to make a papier mâché pinata, which can be filled with candy and other treats. It also doubles as a great stress reliever.

Snag some polaroid or disposable film cameras to use throughout the graduation ceremony or the after party.

Write a letter to oneself about current life happenings, goals, dilemmas or advice for the future. Save the letter to be opened a few years later, or when the time feels right.

Sell old textbooks for some extra cash or donate them to students or organizations in need.

Print out photos taken over the years to decorate walls or add them to a photo album. @thewesternhowl

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Create a collage or a memory board ⏤ crafted from any pictures, movie or concert tickets. Decorate it with text to recount all the fun memories from the years.

Write thank you notes or personalized letters to people who have made college life memorable.

Grab drinks with friends to reminisce on the best, and worst, times from in college.

Have a night in and cook dinner with friends or family for more of a casual get-together, or keep it simple and order delivery.

Create a mixtape of the songs that sum up one’s college experience, or make a graduation party playlist.

Make a list of future plans, ideas and goals, or create a summer bucket list to get the ball rolling.

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PARTY LIKE IT’S 2021

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Get inspired with these five DIY graduation party ideas

Allison Vanderzanden Lifestyle Editor | avanderzanden19@wou.edu Time to celebrate graduation with a graduation party. Whether virtual or in person, here are five ideas — from decorations to food to activities — for an exciting do-it-yourself party.

Graduation cap cupcake toppers: Don’t forget dessert — glue a two inch by two inch square of black construction paper to the bottom of a Ferrero Rocher candy wrapper. Flip it over, then create a tassel using some embroidery floss or a prebought miniature tassel. Attach the tassel with hot glue or a sticker, then place the candy on top of a cupcake.

Photo booth: With a beautiful backdrop and fun props, a photo booth can be an exciting activity for all party guests.

Decorate a wall or fence with balloons, streamers or a banner, or hang up a solid colored sheet for a sleek look.

Wooden pallets also make a chic, rustic backdrop. As for props, use hats from around the house, buy some 2021 glasses or make customizable text bubbles with construction paper glued to a wooden skewer.

Tassel garland: Make some simple decorations with tissue paper and string.

Serve favorite snacks and party favors on a table decked out in DIY decor.

Cut out many long, thin strips of colored tissue paper, then group the strands in sets of three or four. Fold the tissue paper sets in half, and lay the string in between the folds. Tie a knot with the string around the fold, then add some optional decorative tape to resemble the tassel clip. Continue down the line to create as much garland as desired.

Well-wishes jar: Simply decorate a glass container that invites guests to share some words of wisdom for the graduate on small pieces of paper. Alternatively, guests can write down their favorite

memories with the graduate. In either case, it makes a heartfelt memento that the student can appreciate in the coming years.

Zoom backgrounds: Having a virtual party? Share a file of photos with guests that they can use as backgrounds on their Zoom call. Generic photos of graduation caps or balloons are great, or make them more personal by taking photos of the graduate. For example, have the student hold one arm out to the side so guests can pose for a screenshot next to them.

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News

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HONORING OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADERS AND GRADUATES

Two honors students are awarded the Julia McCulloch-Smith and Delmer Dewey for graduating class of 2021 Sydney Carpenter News Editor | scarpenter18@wou.edu Despite the year’s challenges, student leaders at Western rose to the occasion advocating for student rights and justice while maintaining a high grade point average. In the honors program, the highest award a student can receive is the Julia McCulloch-Smith and Delmer Dewey, which was founded in 1991.

This year, graduating seniors Joshua Salsbury ⏤ an applied math major ⏤ and NJ Johnson ⏤ Associated Students of Western Oregon University President and a public policy and administration major ⏤ were awarded this high honor.

“The students of (Western) did something beyond impressive,” said Johnson, “by finding the support you need, sticking through the year, making your voices heard and making the year work for you as best as you could.”

Both candidates are advocates for the human condition and building a strong support system in order to complete the upcoming years of college as a strong student.

“I hope that one thing people will

take away from this past year is that someone can have many challenges and difficulties in their life,” said Salsbury. “I have seen students and professors go out of their way to be more understanding and accommodating for each other, so my advice is to build a strong support system. Challenges in life won’t go away after the pandemic, but maybe our ability to deal with them will be better.”

As student leaders, who were involved within areas such as the food pantry, university housing, the ambassador program and ASWOU, the candidates have interacted with various students on campus to try and make Western a better place.

On Student Engagement’s Instagram post announcing the winner, Johnson commented on his ability to work collaboratively and problem solve, even when groups of people have separate end goals.

“Every experience can be a learning experience if you allow it to be,” said Johnson.

THE DOG DEFICIT

Transportation restrictions and decreased strays animals limit pet availability in local shelters Sydney Carpenter News Editor | scarpenter18@wou.edu

NJ Johnson and Joshua Salsbury are the two students winning the Julia McCulloch-Smith and Delmer Dewey award.

Photo courtesy of Joshua Salsbury

30% of all Americans were reported to have adopted a pet early on during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Insurance Research Council’s October 2020 report.

Oregonian pet shelters are currently battling a pet deficit leading into the year 2021 after many Oregonians adopted outside of local shelters. By adopting stray animals, the stray intake was decreased by an estimated 15% and the restricted travel implemented early on in the pandemic decreased pet transfers by 36%, according to shelteranimalscount. org.

“It has been consistent throughout our region that there is a higher demand for adoptable dogs than there is a supply

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for shelters,” said Development and Community Engagement Director of the Willamette Humane Society Erin Weldon. “We often direct potential adopters to other local shelters and rescues if we do not have the animal supply to meet their needs.”

As new pet owners continue to acquire new furry friends, other industries such as veterinarian clinics have been overloaded with clientele as a result of some practices closing and the wave of new owners coming in. The Polk County Central Veterinary Clinic located in Monmouth was one practice that was forced to close its doors.

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CELEBRATING

Black Student Union and LGBTQ+ community host graduation events honoring this year’s graduates

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Sydney Carpenter News Editor | scarpenter18@wou.edu

Although Western will celebrate all graduates starting June 11 and ending June 13, the LGBTQ+ community and the Black Student Union on campus are offering a more personalized and community centralized opportunity to celebrate their individual members and their achievements.

Lavender Graduation: This event is dedicated to people within the LGBTQ+ community, as lavender is an important feature within their history. Originating back to Nazi Germany, lavender combines the pink and black triangles used to identify gay men and lesbians as poltical prisoners in concentration camps, but now civil rights movements have combined them to represent pride and community, according to hrc.org. Instead of being in person this year, the activity will be hosted over Zoom on June 10 at 6 p.m. The ceremony will feature a keynote speaker and master of ceremonies. In addition, graduates can have a person make a speech on their behalf.

All lavender graduates will receive: • rainbow tassel • cords • certificate Students who do not want to participate in the ceremony but would still like to receive a tassel, cords and certificate are encouraged to email habermam@wou.edu.

Black Graduation: This ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of Black and African American students on campus.

“The ceremony reinforces the bonds of scholarship and extends the sense of community,” according to Western’s website. “The intimate ceremony is representative of Black and African American culture and culminates with a Kente Stole presentation.”

Similar to last year, the Union plans on hosting the ceremony on the Marching Order website.

The site will include: • a special keynote presentation • slides honoring each graduate • words from President Rex Fuller • singing of the Black National Anthem Each graduate will be sent a certificate in addition to a Kente cloth, which is native to Ghana according to Western’s website. The link for the ceremony will be made available on June 12 at 3 p.m.

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All students who are interested in participating will receive a rainbow tassel.

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All students who are interested in participating will receive a kente cloth.

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Humor

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THIS WEEK

IN COMPLETELY MADE UP

HOROSCOPES

School year review!

Compiled by The Western Howl staff

ARIES 3/21–4/19

castaways ~ we are castaways ~

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

bad.

3/10, glad to be done with...that

Getting more depressed by the second, can we wrap this up?

4/20–5/20

5/21–6/20

6/21–7/22

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

BYE b-----s

No F’s? Call it a win

This is what I went into debt for???

jfc

7/23–8/22

8/23–9/22

9/23–10/22

10/23–11/21

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Not worth it lmao… iykyk

Stressed, depressed, hotel trivagetmethehelloutofhere

-$23,853/10 would not recommend

11/22–12/21

12/22–1/19

Not the worst time, but it was close

1/20–2/18

2/19–3/20

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DONE WITH THIS B.S. The “best” advice for this year’s 2021 graduating class

Compiled by The Western Howl staff Dodge those loan payments, it’s not your fault you didn’t have money You deserve a vacation — how does backpacking through the Himalayas sound?

F--k.

Take a shot every time the debt collectors call.

Apply for your Masters! Never stop learning! Always work! Good luck, Charlie.

Decaffeinate. Sober up.

Please take the “advice” shown here with a grain of salt, congratulations to the 2021 graduates.

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Opinion

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Letter from the Editor Staying motivated through the Volume 3 slog Cora McClain Editor-in-Chief | howleditor@wou.edu Hey Western, here we are at the end of a difficult and tumultuous year of ups and downs. Serving as editor-in-chief for the past year has most definitely dwarfed the struggles of my first year. From struggling with 45% budget deficits to reducing staff and our production capacity, the 2020-21 academic year has been anything but a breeze. The hardest part in all of this? Staying motivated.

There’s a term that my friends and I use when we have to get through something boring, difficult or sluggish — slog. The most dangerous thing about slogs are that they kill motivation. I can’t think of a better term to describe how I have felt this year. It’s been a slog.

I’m sure I don’t need to tell you, Western, about how difficult it has been

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to stay motivated while staying confined and isolated from the community for the past year. There have been countless nights when producing and posting stories has seemed like it’s all for nothing.

Without printing, having physical copies or seeing the community interacting with “The Western Howl,” it seemed as if all of the staff ’s work wasn’t going anywhere.

I know this isn’t true, Western, but the doubt is still there.

Luckily, I had the support of an amazing interim adviser who made these struggles a bit easier. Encouraging that the Howl was making an impact, making sense of budgetary issues and always checking in, he helped me to slog through and keep producing every week.

There were times in which I wanted to

quit and give in to the doubts; every time, he encouraged me and kept me from being defeated by my self-doubt. Thank you Patrick for giving me the motivation to keep going.

I was also lucky enough to have a determined staff who kept producing and working through their own slogs.

Often working remotely, the Howl’s staff adapted to every challenge that came our way.

My editors amazed me with their continual stream of content, I could not have continually found stories or written as much as they did. Thank you Allie, Natalie and Sydney for your stability.

My designer worked each week to design beautiful issues, layouts, pages and graphics, and I am grateful that he was here to keep the spirit of printed issues as we moved to a digital only format. Thank you Kyle for your creativity.

My photo editor made everyone’s jobs much easier by taking visually appealing photos and taking responsibility off of the rest of the staff, including me. Thank you Kiara for your relief.

My digital media manager made everything before matter — without her, Western, you couldn’t even be reading what I am writing — running our website means that it’s thanks to her that the Howl is still going and can make any sort of impact. Thank you Stephanie for your persistence.

Lastly, my managing editor, not only would the Howl have fallen apart without her help and support, but I would have too. Thank you Rylie for your diligence.

Once again, thank you to my amazing

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staff, thank you for giving me the motivation to keep going. Without you, there would be no Howl.

In my letter from vol. 2 issue 25 of “The Western Howl,” I urged you, Western, to “surround yourself with people you can depend on.” Once again, I cannot stress this piece of advice enough. I’ll even add onto it. When you find yourself slogging through life, with no motivation, look to the people around you for motivation. Encourage one another, be understanding of someone’s slogs, and support each other.

Whatever slog you are going through, Western, you aren’t alone. If you are finding it hard to stay motivated, know that the Howl and I understand, and we believe in you. Whether it’s graduating, job searching, saving money, having a creativity block, or working on your mental health, you can do it. If I can get through a slog, I know that you can too, Western.

I am going to use this motivation as momentum to start strong again for Volume 4. Yes, Western, I will be returning as your editor-in-chief for a third year. As vaccination numbers have been rising, I am hopeful that my motivation will strengthen as we can all begin to re-assimilate into our new normal for the 2021-2022 academic year.

The only way we can do this is by doing our part. As of this issue, I am fully vaccinated and glad to have done my part. So I urge you, Western, get your vaccinations — help end the slog we’ve all been going through.

From left to right: Kyle Morden, Kiara Wehrenberg, Allison Vanderzanden, Rylie Horrall, Cora McClain, Sydney Carpenter, Stephanie Moschella.

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Graduates

Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language Studies Elizabeth Cornforth Nichelle Humphrey Albina Kokhanevich Hayley Lavelle Jennifer Merker Trani Morton II Tomlin Paolucci Terri Sauer Noah Seiber Tiffany Toda Hannah Tye Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language/English Interpreting Heather Casey Deseree Cooper Danielle Dickason Elena Estep Abigail Gaynor Anna Michelbrink Harllee Noda Emily Paulino Nathan Stratton Rianna Surdam Grace Thomas Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language/English Interpreting

Maria Becerra McKayla Celedon Osazé Ogbeide Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Sarah Meyr Elliot Paulson Matisse Stone Rick Tingle Hope Volante Bachelor of Arts in Art Christina Dyer Genevieve Hardin Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design America Flores-Peralta Joshua Gray Alison Harry Hannah Jones Margaret Millmaker Carla Oberst Erin Ross Vanessa Vigil Caylyn Wood Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Design Marita Nash Darrian Rodriguez Kat Sutton Laura Waltosz Bachelor of Science in Art and Design Dakota Kaida Chanel Karbonski Josephine Kloock Kaitlin Paul Evan Schwehr Bachelor of Arts in Biology Rachel Worley Bachelor of Science in Biology Hannah Aultz Adriana Barocio-Garibay Summer Broome Prakriti Budhathoki Nicholas Brandon Cabacungan Nicholas Carter Peter Cesany Sandra Childress Erica Csintalan

Caleb DeHart Samantha Divan Allyson Drury Elizabeth Dunn Natalia Garzon Carrillo Paige Gillespie Ray Gillespie Caitlin Kastelic Melissa Marquez Manzano Marisa Mecham Danielle Messner Oswaldo Moreno Hannah Moshinsky Samantha Narvarte Henry Roberts Jennifer Rooper Leah Rudin Samantha Sackett Martina Shannon Karen Silva Hardin Hannah Smith Shayla Solomon Holly Wright Bachelor of Arts in Business Saraphina Barkley Colton Bonnett Raynie Ehret Maria Franco Torres Bachelor of Science in Business Michael Anisimov Nicholas Apa Blayze Arcano-Llacuna Gabriel Avila Logan Barker Jacob Bering Austin Bermoy Lauren Berry Tyler Brandenburg Katia Broeke Keane Caberto Juliana Cameron Joseph Cassidy Genessis Castillo Cade Caudill Liliana Ceja Zoe Chan-Tuyub Misha Chun Jaiden Cochenour Jacob Collins Alyssa Cooley Molly Covey Elizabeth Creach Greg Davis Simran Dhote Rylee Elliott Shannon Endner Marisa Escobedo Caden Finkley Jonathan Foster Kaleo Garrigan Liam Goetz Yona Griffin Andrew Gross Nicholas Hald Ethan Hamilton Jayden Hanna John Harvey Reese Hauber Christiane Heckman Sarah Hekker Jordan Hickman Arianna Hill Daniel Hochspeier Nicole Hoey Eric Horness Sonia Jimenez Giovanna Theresa Johnson Hunter Johnson Bryce Johnson-Cormack Keyonna Jones Samuel Jones Kamuela Kaniaupio Jennifer Kannier Rawlin Kanoho Jr. Abigail Keefe

wou.edu/westernhowl Evan Klaus Luke Liljenwall Estefania Lozano Venegas Amanda Manning Isaac Manning Gabriela Marquez-Manzano Twister McComas Cody McPherson Micah Mizo Alyssa Molan Kyle Arron Morden Christian Morrison Dakota Moss Dylan Myers Micheal John Naputi Abel Osoria Ordoñez Stacia Panther Nicholas Parr Tayvis Passos Jason Richey Itzel Rojas Torres Baylie Rose Saito Alexandria Samples Maxwell Schmich Mohamed Shagrun Kalia Shimabukuro Jacquelyn Smith Tiffany Struhar Chase Tokita Jose Torres-Avila Ryan Turner Brandon Tveit Carlos Valenzuela Jacinto Velazquez Donan Weeks Tyler Wharf April White Tracie Wicks Tara Williams Jennifer Wilson Jaymen Yadao Crisol Zarate-Gutierrez

Rex Omlid Nicholas Skelton Alvin Wilson Jr Bachelor of Science in Community Health Suleima Gonzalez Bailey Goodman Cody Gray Juan Lopez Samantha Miller Lakin Susee Lucy Wehr Bachelor of Arts in Community Health Education Alyssa Loza Maria Regalado Pina Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education

Shelby Alexander Marisa Andres Jeydawn Coates Jonathan Crompton Valerie Douthitt Lashaun Emile Jonathan Farmer Allison Forman Charles Graham Jonathan Green Sarah Hopkins Sebastian Lynch Stephanie Magee Tricia Anne Manzano Kacy Marshall Jack McAllister Daisy Pratt Julia Ranum Ryan Santa Cruz Cooper Schwehr Alan Vasquez Morgan Williams McKenzie Wolfe-Webb

Queenie Love Agbayani Chandler Bishop Danel Camacho Esperanza Carmona Sarah Carter Sonia Castañeda Felix Myah Christensen Adam Chynoweth Kelli Conopa Aryahna Converse Jessa Donaldson Madison Dutoit Aaron Esch Gabriela Esquivel Maria Flores-Peralta Yadira Galvan-Garcia Tanner Gordon Mariana Guerrero Cristal Guerrero-Solorio Sherwine Guillaume Emily Hang Nguyen Samantha Harris Naomi Howe Sarah Jambi Allison Kirk Rachel Koljesky Odilia Lopez Lopez Cindy Machuca-Ceja Rosa Magaña Solano Taylor Mann Karissa McClanahan Maddison McPherson Aaron Meiggs Alyssa Mercier Sarah Meyer Yilda Yamilex Molina-Cruz Laura Moran Megan Morse Alexie Navarro Madalyn Olson Fabiana Palma Vasquez Krysten Perez Grace Phillips Sarah Rasberry Raina Reece Tristan Roberts Kimberly Rojas Ricardo Sanchez Katherine Schwanke Jaycee Simmons Jaden Stoker Kennedy Suhr Erin Tatsuno Robert Tidwell Yasmina Turi Christina VanLeuven Kirsten Williams Darian Wilson

Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Christopher Beeson Chris Bradshaw Deigan Cadiz-Aceret David Krupsky Tera Lopez

Eddie Almejo Nicholas Apa Rafael Arellano Michael Caldwell Noah Castle

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Michelle Armstrong Joseph Blansett Sadie Cochenour Adam Dickerson Zachary Gushiken Violet Hill Tiffany Homewood Will Lucas Sarra Soladey Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

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Kelby Evans Trent Farley Nicole Geiger Tanner Hill Alexander Howard Reggie Johnson John Kirk III Jimmy Larios Manuel Larios Christian Morris Corrin Moser Luis Olvera Baltazar Ortiz Montejano Cuauhtemoc Reilly Derek Russell Binit Shrestha Benjamin Spencer Alexander Tufaga Joshua Utter Jacob Wiederhold Andrew Wiest Rakan Zughbi Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Mathematics Quincey Freeman Daniel Holmberg Louis Law Ryan Pelky Jason Weber Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Music Charity Bellando Aimee Boudreau Emmaly Kroeker Levi Polasek Olivia Preciado Virtue Velour Wenhao Xu Master of Music in Contemporary Music David Berra Daniel Dangca Laura Killip Aimee Larsen-Amend MiQuella Mollon Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Rebecca Bennett Nelly Blancas Brogan Brooks-Phillips Isaac Campos Alexandra Crawford Garrett Dethlefs Citlaly Garcia Philippa Justice Cade MacInnes Taylor Maddox Nicole Mitchell Ashley Montano Martin Nanez Jasmine Orozco Tayler Rains April Rudy Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Abdullah Alotaibi Sarah Armstrong Nicholas Bartel Keivon Behbehani-Escobar Shelby Boudreau Benjamin Bower Alexis Branson Nicole Breninger John Breza Katia Broeke Benjamin Chittock Kennedy Clay Tyler Combs Carlee Cox Melanie Creager Timothy Cross

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Graduates

wou.edu/westernhowl Leslie Cruz Daniel Cuauxinque Castro Erin Cunningham Camalia Daquioag Antonio DeAvila Ryan Duenas Ruby Estrada Sanchez Christian Frasieur Moana Gianotti Caroline Gonzalez-Valdez Clarice Gordon Ashley Hagaman Erik Hernandez-Garcia Joseph Herrera Robyn Hohnstein Jennah Holzer Jill Hoppel Luis Ibarra Ashley Jageman Brock James Preeti Jassal Olivia Jimenez Eric Judah Kailin Kantola Brock Latkovich Fengqi Li Parislyn Mahuka Nicholas Mancuso Leonardo Marquez Marseli Martinez Dylan Mavraedis Eleanor McRae Andrew Michalenko Christian Mizer Isaiah Molden Justin Morales Maryssa Myers Christian Needham Felipe Ortega Ramos Mattieson Parker Solor Raymond Parmantier Lori Peters Jonathan Phelps Jakob Pruitt Kimiko Puentes Delaniae Rojas Aguilar John Rowe Peyton Sassaman Jonathan Scarf Sora Schutt Jassure Selvas Megan Simpson Stephanie Soliz Tyler Sorenson Meaghan Spaniol Benjamin Sprague Haylee Stan Fanni Standlee Zane Stellflug Zachary Trivett Natalie Turner Jamie Ugaitafa Uchenna Ugwuanyi Robert Van Sandt-Williams Daniel Villegas Jessica Wadkins Yishu Wang Madilyn Watkins Lillie-France Wilder Alec Williams Trista Woelfle Mikaela Wong Cheyenne Workman Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Kelley Bean Karen Elings Jamie Fallowfield Katelyn Hernandez Peter Poulos III Ryan St. George Madalyn Stone Abigail West Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction Zahaa Alshammari

Jasmine Altamirano Daniel Bailey Eliana Belle Tia Grogan Vanesa Gutierrez Chelsea Heater Sarah Hopkins Shayela Jarin Genesis Melendez-Jimenez Stephanie Razmus Elisabeth Saunders Bachelor of Arts in Dance Ashleigh Bolling Allison Engelstad Robin Evers Gabriana Hamlin Jesse Johnson Susan Krall Moises Martinez-Trejo Jade Mong Bachelor of Science in Dance Emma Bucher Elizabeth Dunn Garett Gangelhoff Chelsie Greene Charley Millard Hannah Swanson Master of Science in Education in Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education

Michele Bergeron Jennifer Crumley Jason Dietz River Frank Shawna Gardner Kelsey Gilstrap Amber Haley Eric Kunze Mary Leishman Bethany Miles Charlotte Patterson Janele Peña Alarcon Shanada Schwartz Darriyan Thomas-Asher Julianne Valdez Jennifer Vranna Jiayue Wang Shulin Xiong Jiong Zhao Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies Mingxi He Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies Jacqueline Brown Yunmeng Chen Jingwen Ding Wenqi Ding Lauren Eber Emily Frazier Emily Grande-DePriest Jiayuan Gu Shengqi Gu Yifan Gu Bobilynn Hunter Breanna Jennings Meghan Lien Ruiqing Liu Brianna Lundgren Natalie Plasker Xinyue Qian Leslie Rincon Nikki Shaffer Baowei Shen Shuqin Shen Siqin Wang Zherong Yang Yicheng Zhang Yizhou Zhang Jiayi Zhong

Bachelor of Science in Earth Science Andy Hernandez Ivy Hodgkinson Taylor Hojnowski Troy Howard Hannah Moshinsky Nicole Niskanen Haley Waldner Bachelor of Science in Economics Rawan Almusallam Martin Cam Seth Francis Colton McClintock Margot Meehan Matthew Paxton Andrew Tingstad Harrison White Jennifer Wilson Bachelor of Arts in Education Carter Alt Emilie Andersson Jeanette Betancourt Garcia Alondra Bocanegra Guerrero Tonya Bradley Eden Flores Tapia Nicole Joerger Yahaira Meza Oronia Nancy Morales Garcia Roman Jr Munoz Kaitlin Poe Mackenzie Ratliff Camille Rickis Juana Rojas Hernandez Adela Vejo Amauri Velasquez Mendoza Maria Victoria Guijon Katherine Waggoner Elizabeth Weber Melissa Whitley Jessica Zamarron Bachelor of Science in Education Alison Acosta-Vega Skylar Acuna Ashtin Alexander Malia Allen Briea Baley Jordan Beery Vanea Bennett Emily Bettger Gillian Bissell Mason Blohm Sydney Bradley Zachary Brehm Taylor Brey Emily Brighouse Brittany Brownell Grayson Burke Jacqueline Cach Briceno Anthony Carabellese Madisen Carl Casteel Carver Christopher Castro Zachary Cole Jennifer Conner Brogan Cornish Taylor Cosby Gemma Cowan Grace Dayton Elizabeth Dougherty Ashley Duran-Fajardo Marisa Eaton Savannah Enz Shyanne Evans Shelby Faherty Veronica Fajardo Emily Fineran Amy Fleck Rachael Fluke Emmett Fresh Bailey Gallardo

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Nathan Gehley Olivia Geisler-Wagner Joseph Gloria Yessica Gonzalez-Cruz Devry Grace Emma Gray Juan Guerrero Hannah Hallock Marissa Hawk Rebecca Haworth Scott Hayes Delaney Heitman Jose Hernandez-Rosales Bryce Hinkle Elaine Hoach Eleanor Jones Chari Justesen Tobias King Nathan Kisaberth Madison Kluken Selene Konyn Halie Korff Brynn Kubo Jhana Lane McKinzie Leatherman Kimberly Lemus Santos Katherine Lieberenz Kiersten Luebbert Jacob Lundin Crystal Maciel-Maciel Dominick Marshall Miranda Marshall Deanna Martin Lily Martin Enrique Martinez Peyton Matthews Maranda McCormick Meaghan McGuyer Cassie McKinney Cheyanne Meadows Danielle Meadows Veronica Mendez Jessica Mielke Ally Miller Brandi Mitchell Melissa Mondou Nataly Navarro Joshua Nelson Kayley Newton Jabo Nguyen Mckayla Nguyen Brittany Nicholson Abby Nonnenmacher Rebecca Ocampo Hernandez Malory Olsen Karina Ortiz Ramirez Emily Paxton Carly Peeples Taylor Person Josiah’David Queja Alexis Ramirez Charcy Ramos Kaelyn Ramsay Karaline Richey Sanjuana Rincón Kaelin Robinson Isai Rodriguez Raylee Rogers Emilee Russell Madelyn Russell Skyler Sadowsky Matthew Shreve Jilian Sloan Bryanna Smith Alexandra Spencer Tyler Stauff L. Stults Rebecca Tew David Thompson Preslie Thompson Alondra Villalvazo-Mendoza Arianna Vitacco Samantha Waldrop Ellen Walsh Jessica Warren Madeleine Wetmore Tanner Whitmore Adrienne Wilson

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Bachelor of Science in Education Studies Kimberly Aguilera Megan Bricco Haylee Griffin Christopher Ishikawa Ayzlin Kealoha-Albarado Kolbie Kopp Marilyn Maldonado Dominguez Caroline Maloney Josephine McGee Ellen Moore Lucy Morales Joe Paredes Brenda Plata-Hurtado Alexa Reed Vanessa Rice Emily Roberts Shelby Savage Nicola Simons Danae Teixeira Corrin Tibbits Esperanza Vela Bachelor of Arts in English Natasha Beyer Linnea Dawson Samantha Marshall Suzyn Vorachek Master of Science in Education in English for Speakers of Other Languages Lauren Keller Jessica Moody Kay Nabis Smith Savannah Sinn Bachelor of Arts in English Studies Caitlyn Bradshaw Lily Collinsworth Kelsie Cowart Natalie Dean Katrina Foster Nathan Gjesdal Justine Grassman Amber Jahn Sage Kiernan-Sherrow Alexandra Martin Sean Martinez Tarrah Meyer Jasmine Morrow Cylinda Neidenbach Melissa Rutter Amber Rynearson Mikayla Seiler Cheyan Swan Erin Worley Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Ahmad Alnazer Hollie Arklander Ember Armstrong Riley Bardes Jacqueline Beristain Michael Brown Kaili Brundage Brian Celestino Isabelle Creighton Alesandra Cusimano Morgan Cypert Sarah Daniels Nishu Dayal Sianna DeCarli Adam Dryden Sierra Fernandez Carter Flora Carlos Fonseca Jr Lauren Gerig Ryan Gulstrom Christian Hammerich Baley Houldson Mitchell Hulse

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Tony Inzhirov Levi Jenks Austin Jones Alexander King Joseph Kinsky Lyle Lee Martin Lemon Joseph Lilly Garrett Livingston Jeremiah Macalino-Maga Garrett Markham Madison Markham Parker Marson Taryn Mau Madison McClelland D’Kota Milburn Alexie Morris Malia Napoleon Teresa Nguyen Cole Oace Leelan Oasay Esmeralda Ordinola Segura Kailen Pablo-Otoman Alexis Perreira Michael Peterson Sydnee Reeser Austin Roark Jennifer Saldaña Nicolas Abby Sampont Spencer Serra Todd Sjullie Armando Solario Charles Swann Jr. Brett Traeger Marc Umfleet Aaron White Tasha Will Mikaela Wong Grady Wood Bachelor of Science in Geography Hunter Carey Spencer Dorricott Applied Baaclaureate in Gerontology Kasandra Owens Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology Vanessa Orozco Bachelor of Science in Gerontology Lynelle Bergman Christopher Fox Sara Frank Hadassah Gaillardet Autumn Hilberg Mary Howells Emma Noack Ruby Van Dyke Elijah Ward/Hatch Bachelor of Arts in History Alexis Berkey Lillian Collver Neal Cranston John Franzwa Chloe Miller Nicholas Werner Bachelor of Science in History Clifton Eddie Jr Martin Hainz Kevin McElhinny Brandon Parsons Antonia Scholerman Michael Storagee Michaela Yonkman Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Gregory Casey Natalie Legras

Bachelor of Science in Humanities Tonya Galloway Applied Baccalaureate in Information Systems Erin Cotrone Amber Courtright Cory Freitag Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Abdullah Alsaif Xue Bai Karsten Collins Magaly Diaz Blas Charles Johnston Natalie Legras Claire LeNarz Aurora Santos De Jesus Joshua Weber Master of Science in Education in Information Technology Amanda Beckner Patrick Chung David Compton Daniel Czyzewicz II Lee Duval Jose Garcia Arlee Hall Ronin Helsing Zachary Kanelis Bergen Kenney Sharon Lingjerde Haylee Marcotte Jasmine Miller Margaret Nice Emily Pieren Adam Schaeffer Leif Schanche Shelby Snook Master of Science in Education in Integrated Science David Solvedt Master of Science in Education in Interdisciplinary Professional Tyler Mansour Cristian Tolento Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Shelby Alessi Camden Ashby Addie Bagwell Stefania Barragan Cristian Barrientos Morales Nathan Bonck Miranda Busch Channing Bushman Sara Cash Susana Cerda Ortiz Abigail Coleman Giselle Cortez Jordan Durbin Elizabeth Fears Elaina Ford Wallis Fuller Kevin Gallegos Gerardo Garibay Leo Gentry Helen Goodyear David Gottesman Hannah Greene Kaylee Gurule Alyssa Guthrie Riley Hamilton Luisa Hernandez Jose Hernandez-Galvan Cheyanne Jackman Bartolo Olivia Jones Jennifer Julian-Chambers Daria Keidar Lacey Knutson

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wou.edu/westernhowl Ryan Kochen Xinxuan Liu Ashley Manriquez Luna Judith Martin Luke Mccallum Jared McGowan Adrienne McGuigan Maya Mendoza Guerra Chelsea Noda Jessica Owens Maple Valeria Ramirez Madison Raschko Jaylyn Richardson Remy Saunders Hallie Scott Michelle Sides Timmarie Sturgis Jaime VanCauteren AnaBelen Villa Juan Andrew Wagman Lauren Whitley Caitlin Will Morgan Young Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Kameron Acebo Carlos Aguilar Marisa Clark Laura Clouse Joseph Conklin Justin Dolezal Destinee Dunmyer Anniston Fairall Nicole Fierro Donald Follett Brooke George Jordan Greenlee Nathan Hockhalter Michaelyn Hui Jennifer Kendall Hunter Martin Ashley Martinez Cameron McAlister Connor McCord Madalynn Meighan Blanca Miranda Aguilar Julissa Montero Sammantha Moore Kyle Morell Joseph Morris Tanner Omlid MacKenzie Pettingill Kaitlyn Pierson Trevor Podratz Brandon Reddy Jenni Redner Kolton Rohde Liam Sharp Taylor Steele Carly Steindorf Danielle Stewart Alyssa Thompson Tiarra Thompson Heather Thorp Sipili Tuigamala Sydney Van Noy Patrick Woodworth Shariff Youngblood Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Mayra Cristobal Zamudio Rachel Ann May Manzano Katherine Reynoso Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies Jordyn Beal Stephanie Bessinger Anne Carlson Rebekah Cheeley Nicole Larson Emily Mota Kallie Rank Sarah Ray Sabrina Spansel

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Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies: Theory & Practice

Applied Baccalaureate in Psychology

Cindy Chambers Antonia Musto Rachel Williams

Shavon Brown Crystal Ferris Richard White

Bachelor of Applied Science in Liberal Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Derek Thomas Master of Science in Management Information Systems

Hussain Almohamed Alaa Almutawa David Gorden Cameron Nowack Shion Wakita Mark Wolf Alexander Yang Ting Yi Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Brandon Amerine Joseph Badege Corvette Berthold Jaquelyn Butson Meade Carlson Ashley Dawes Saud Dhaafi Christa Fenton Zackary Maddox Cassondra Neff Christopher Olson Edwin Ordex Casas Daniel Patterson Joshua Salsbury Rosario Vargas Arreola Katherine Wallace Lilith Weeks Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Griffin Bates Louvele Borja Jeremy Doucette-Hardy Sean Ettinger Ka’iulani Evans-Bautista Isaac Golden Emily Knaus Laura Leon Joey Parnell Lily Reneen Jamie Rogers Rodas Brittany Smith Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Suzyn Vorachek Bachelor of Science in Philosophy

Logan Barker Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Aubrey DeVore Caitlin Garrett Gustavo Guerrero Frank Hurtado Jr Angela Hurtado Mendoza Mayra Salas Jessica Scott Matthew Stefansky Tiffany Sullivan Bachelor of Science in Political Science

Reyna Aguiar Abdulrahman Alsuwayyigh Ayanna Arceneaux Mont Child Lilly Christopher Nicholas Fausti Amber Holland Erich Muehe

Gisell Alfaro Ortiz Lyvonne Avery Jaime Cantu Melissa Chacon-Lopez Keaton Chamorro Mekayla Christensen Tara Cottrell Leslie Fernandez Nicole Gebbie Jesse Johnson Keely Marvin Rebecca Michelson Nikkola Prevett Julia Rebolledo Escobar Yasmine Robles Tucker Thain Bachelor of Science in Psychology Ahmed Almirza Delia Alvarez Selina Alvarez Ramirez Cassandra Babcock Maria Barrera Diaz Gabriella Bauman Emily Beck Annika Bowlsby McBride Grace Bromley Katelyn Brooks Matthew Brown Ashley Bush Taryn Butcher Alexandra Campbell Hayden Campos Courtney Canfield Elizabeth Carbajal Max Carmona Margaret Cassinelli Connor Cohan Anna Davidson Bailey Davis Lisa Dawson Kyler Dehut Darian DeMarce Paige Dillard Amber Doles Miriah Domagala Jeannie Edney Chase Ellis Elisabeth Engstrom Kazja Fa’agata-Averbuck Brian Farmer Marina Farrell Matthew Feth Kelsey Filosi Alicia Finke Karlee Foote Patrick Freeman Marcos Goodman Amber Gray Catherine Greer Julia Hamar Zachary Hammerschmith Kauteonna Harrington John Harvey Mackenzie Hawkins Cole Hendren Isabella Hennessy Rachel Henrickson Anabelle Hernandez Tzintzún Grant Hess Haley Hmura Derek Holdsworth Shayla Holmberg Jill Hoppel Ashley Hundson-Lewis Keyna Hurd Shyanne Hysell Alan Jefferson Widny Joseph

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Graduates

wou.edu/westernhowl Makenna Kline Madelyn Larkin Madison Laufer Danica Layne Fedora Lisov Litzy Loeza Ramirez Crystal Lopez Camille Love Avery Lucas Erin Malcom Kaylea Marberry Shannon Martin Natalie McMahan Madison Miller Elizabeth Mirabella Blanca Muñoz Villarreal Kaitlyn Nunn Laura Ojeda-Vejar Mackenzie Oliver Antonio Ortiz Annette Pipitone Sierra Preston-Thompson Mikyla Puikunas Edgar Ramirez Katarina Ruiz Maikalani Sallee Eva Sanches Elizabeth Sandoval Luna Kiley Sheehan Rudy Silva Meghan Sisco Delaney Smith Karissa Smith Aubri Smizer Kaylee Sprague Mariah Stevenson Auburn Stott Jamie Swadley LeeAnn Tackett Jennah Tarabeih Andria Theiss James Toliver Jr. Christian Trimpe Jared Valet Kara Vanderzanden Emily VerMeer Sean Vile Heather Villegas Sheyenne White Alec Williams Sara Wolfe Madison Zemba Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy & Administration

Jessica Martinez Medina Gabrielle McCord Brian Ulbricht Bachelor of Science in Public Policy & Administration

Anwar Alsaif Isaac Bosquez Matthew Collins Emily Delo Ashley Glass Noah Johnson Sara Lopez Steven-Michael Richmond Master of Science in Education in Reading

Blandy Breton Guillen Kendall Buckmaster Jacob Bustamante Valerie Mansour Caitlyn Meals Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling

Joyce Contreras Leal Austin Endres Devin Fenton Jennifer Flores John Gilbert Tanya Kemper Aubrey Mankins

Mackenzie Proulx Mae Rogers Katelyn Spain Brianna Vail Chelsie White Bachelor of Arts in Social Science

Andrea Andrade-Rayas Daniel Avendano Melina Carranza Vargaz Emily Creasy Allison Harbert Yazmin Hernandez Alvarez Maria Hernandez Quetzecua Siera Martinez Jackson Pfau Rosalie Van Sandt-Williams Bachelor of Science in Social Science

Jenna Henderson Bethany Krump Jacob McMurrin Madison Moreno Vastine Niyomwungere Ervin Smiley Jr Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Jenny Burris Lizbeht Marquez Gutierrez Lily Mills Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Chase Gibson Tyler Johnson-Konst Johanna Tennyson Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Sonia Aguirre Monica Cerda Ortiz Sophie Hook Cristian Ortega Cavieres Juan Perez Fernandez Lorena Reyes Nina Skeele Master of Science in Education in Special Education

Branden Agee Amanda Allen Baylee Andersen Kevin Branigan Amy Chirinos Elizabeth Cuesta-Torres Bernadette Gilpin Sarah Harkin LidiaRosa Hernandez Katja Horan Lindsey Hughes Tatiana Jenson Cassandra Kawehi Crosman Scott Kirchner Cynthia Lagunas Sonya Lang Kelsie Meissner Ashley Mitchell Ashley Nightingale Keri Paluska Nicholas Parsell Rebecca Philippi Rachel Pike Christiana Rausch Dylan Reed Eiter Anna Rogers Matthew Schafer Andria Schmitt Katelyn Schwartz Summer Sorenson Kathryn Stuve Mary Sutherland-Jordan Hailey Woolard Taylor Woosley Master of Science in Education in STEM

Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability

Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts

Erin Anderson John Wells

Tera Lopez Kimberly Wilson

Bachelor of Science in Sustainability

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design

Josie Child Makena Linn Sierra Stultz

Emma Douglas Jorge Flores Romero Jonah Henderson Kasey Larson Bailey Provance Bryan Rubio

Master of Arts in Teaching

Jesse Aitken Rachel Allen Erik Anderson Sr Courtney Baeyen Ryan Bell Lauren Biamont Brady Blatchley Joseph Cirello Jonathan Corona Danielle Cramer Evelyn Dahm Bryce Donald Peila Karen Dudley-Bajpai Jessica Edgren Schimmoller Brynn Eiffler Ignacio Elguézabal Leah Ellingsworth Todd Fadel Joseph Gaylord Jay Gipson-King Audrey Gonzalez Madalyn Grieb Whitney Hines Kimberly Jackson Krista Jansen Carol Johnson Leah Jones Edward Klem Julia Labs Riley Lamont Nicholle Leeming Tyler Lienemann Blake Looney Abraham Maletz Elinor Manoogian-O’Dell Morgan McLain Leslie McLane Jeanine Newsome Jonathan Penrice Tara Preston Anthony Rimel Katelyn Rossback Kenneth Roundy Jake Ruger Rhoda Scherrer Theodore Smith Samantha Stroup Isaiah Swan Steven Swanson Melissa Vargas Lydia Vincent Laurie Way Anthony Whipple Nathan Young Zachary Young Bachelor of Arts in The Arts

Morgan Dolciamore Juliann Mudge Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

Rio Cunningham Kaeli Hancock John Rogers Lea Sheldone Chynna Shurts Lindsay Spear Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

Seraphim Benoist Evelyn Detrick Nicole Gebbie Rebekah Kitterman

Katrina Clary Jaclyn Spani

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DOG DEFICIT

“A lot of staff are on the verge of burnout,” said Supervising Veterinarian Chief of Staff Dr. Thomas Keck of Dallas Animal Clinic. “Talking with these (clients) … a lot of them didn’t have much experience with dogs and cats or had no experience.”

Dr. Keck said the underlying issue with the new adoptions is pet owners making the decision on a whim. He cited examples of owners living in apartments not expecting labrador puppies to grow so large and take up so much space.

Another issue frequently encountered at the clinic is lack of behavioral training; in the United States, a canine bites one out of every 69 people according to woofdog. org.

“We stress obedience for dogs is very important,” said Keck. “It’s important that (dogs) are good and safe members of the community. If (new pet owners) can’t control them, we have a problem.”

Keck goes on to explain that training animals during the pandemic to be accustomed to people has been challenging, because of private trainers canceling private lessons, while other public classes have followed suit.

However, some facilities, such as the Willamette Humane Society, have been offering online classes to new owners.

“These are helpful because they allow behaviorists to view the animal’s

behaviors in their natural environment.” explained Weldon. “These are helpful because they allow behaviorists to view the animal’s behaviors in their natural environment … if a dog barks when the doorbell rings, it’s easier to troubleshoot that behavior over a Zoom call than try to replicate it at the shelter.”

At this time, the Humane Society has returned to hosting in person, socially distanced classes and welcomes all owners to participate.

In an effort to continue to better educate new pet owners and keep the community safe, the Dallas Animal Clinic requests that all new owners have their furry friends microchipped. To learn more about being a pet owner, visit akc.org.

Additionally, it should be noted that recent conversations of people returning animals to shelters have not been checked for authenticity.

“We have not seen a spike in returns due to the pandemic, and there is no data from us to support this claim,” said Weldon. “In conversations with other animal shelters across the country through our membership in the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, they also have not seen evidence of returned animals adopted during the pandemic.”

Photo by Kiara Wehrenberg

Marion County Dog services saw a 30% decrease in canine intake in 2020.

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Cover photo by Kiara Wehrenberg