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THE ITHACAN

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THE ITHACAN

Junior Kristen Hamberg used her painting skills to start a business catering to many pet lovers. She learned how to market her business through her college courses.

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.
Leann Kanda, associate professor and chair of the Department of Biology at Ithaca College, is taking care of students pets that were left behind in dorms over spring break.

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
Flora, a yellow Labrador retriever/ beagle mix gets some love from her owner, Alex Gerou, at Dog Fest on Sept. 22.

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

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

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.
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