On December 12, 2024, the city of Vicksburg conducted a ribbon cutting for our new animal shelter. Several Dana Road students (Mila Franklin, Madison Norfort, Benjamin Hardison, and Darius Course) had the pleasure of providing artwork for the facility.
Students donated over 50 pieces of animal artwork including cats, dogs, and turtles. They began working on this project in April 2024, which quickly became a class favorite project. The shelter has framed their artwork throughout the new facility, adding happiness and joy to all who visit. Dana Road students were given a full tour of the shelter and saw the new animal cages, cat rooms, dog rooms, and a private room for prospective pet owners to meet the animals. Students were also able to view their own artwork framed on the walls.
The students enjoyed meeting:
City of Vicksburg Officials
Mayor George Flaggs, Jr,
Alderman Thomas J. Mayfield, Ward 1 Alderman
Alderman Alex Monsour, Ward 2 Alderman,
Kacie Lindsey, Director of the Vicksburg Animal Shelter,
Judge Marcie Southerland,
City Attorney Lee Thames,
Jeff Richardson, Community Development Director for the City,
The Friends of the City of Vicksburg Animal Shelter
It was a beautiful day and we are honored to be a part of the Vicksburg Animal Shelters Big Day!
Additional information regarding the new shelter is available at this link: https://vicksburgnews.com/vicksburgs-new-animal-shelter-ribbon-cutting/
