The Ithacan

Hand-painted pets spark new business for IC student

By Matt Minton, Staff Writer • February 24, 2022

Hamberg picked up a hobby of painting during the pandemic, starting with her dog. Before long, she started painting other people’s animals.

Professor reels in fish left behind in dorm rooms

By Alex Hartzog, Staff Writer • April 20, 2020

Kanda’s fish were still on campus, and she realized that other pets owned by students may be trapped in on-campus housing because students did not get the chance to retrieve them before the college sh

Fur-filled Dog Fest unleashes adoption awareness

By Harley McKenzie, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2018

It was a great day to be a canine at Ithaca’s fourth annual Dog Fest, held Saturday, Sept. 22.

Guiding Eyes for the Blind handlers form bonds with dogs

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • April 11, 2017

Sophomore Jack Ficcardi grips the leash of Aura, his yellow labrador retriever, with a tight hold. She looks up to him and sits down at his request.

Editorial: College students should not own prohibited pets

September 23, 2015

Owning a pet on campus is prohibited, and students should respect this rule for both themselves and the well-being of the animals.