Animals

OSU’s Pet Day 2026 includes a camel, merch and dog agility course

By Molly Rosbach on April 23, 2026

Dogs and cats are obviously adorable, but how often do you get the chance to pet a camel?

If befriending as many animals as possible is your life’s dream, be sure to check out Oregon State University’s Pet Day on May 2, where in addition to the camel meet-and-greet, there will be llamas, a petting zoo with goats, OSU Dairy Center calves to admire, rescued wild animals from Chintimini Wildlife Center and household pets galore.

OSU veterinarian honors late friend’s legacy with free pet vaccine clinic

By Theresa Hogue on April 20, 2026

When Dr. Lilian Wong was a veterinary student at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, she occasionally crossed paths with fellow student Amy Pelton. Still, they never had a chance to really connect. But during her fourth year, when Wong’s puppy Macey, was diagnosed with a cardiac condition and needed heart surgery, Pelton suddenly became very important in her life.