Students at Stafford High School raised nearly $450 to sponsor a litter of rescue puppies through the Old Dominion Humane Society. The school’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter led the fundraiser, which covers the $300 sponsorship fee and provides additional funds to support the nonprofit’s mission of rescuing dogs from neglect and mistreatment.
The students chose an Anime theme for the litter, naming the mother dog Maki and her seven pups Toji, Gojo, Todo, Yuta, Mahoraga, Sukuna and Yuji. The effort was organized by FBLA sponsor Maggie Bautista, an economics and personal finance teacher at the school, who said her students spent months planning, creating posters, and promoting the fundraiser through school announcements.
Chrissy Hamilton, founder of the Fredericksburg-based Old Dominion Humane Society, praised the students for their commitment. “The Stafford High School FBLA students worked hard to help the rescue dogs, and we’re so appreciative,” she said. “They’ve helped give these dogs a second chance at lives they deserve.”
ODHS is a volunteer-led, no-kill organization located at 3602 Lafayette Boulevard. The nonprofit hosts weekly adoption events and prioritizes pre-submitted applications. More information is available at olddominionhumanesociety.org.
