Students with Longwood University’s PawsforaPurpose Volunteer at Old Dominion Humane Society

Contact: Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

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Students with Longwood University’s PawsforaPurpose Volunteer at Old Dominion Humane Society

It was a busy morning for Longwood University students with PawsforaPurpose as they mingled with rescue dogs and scrubbed kennels at Old Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) on November 23. Kylie Ranson (center), founder of PawsforaPurpose and longtime volunteer for ODHS, is with Starla, one of the dogs available for adoption. A dozen students traveled from Farmville, Va., early in the morning to volunteer and spend time with the rescue dogs. PawsforaPurpose was started for students who share a passion for animals, striving for animal welfare and promoting a more humane environment for them. It actively supports local animal shelters and rescues, hosting multiple educational meetings on campus throughout the year. The organization’s objective is to extend helping hands to a wide array of wildlife through charitable endeavors.

ODHS is located at 3602 Lafayette Boulevard in Fredericksburg. Adoption events are Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m., Fridays from 6-8 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Applications in advance are preferred and take priority over walk-ins. For more information about the dogs available for adoption and adoption surveys, as well as upcoming events, volunteering, fostering and donating items, visit www.olddominionhumanesociety.org.

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Mission Statement: Old Dominion Humane Society is here to provide well-matched, permanent homes for dogs in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education.

11/26/25