Join us for Fridays at Findlay
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Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
Dr. Jim Carlson, DVM, owner of Riverside Animal Clinic
McHenry, Illinois
and his son George Carlson, BGSU student and football player, and
owner of Pudge the Cat, a national media sensation!
"Pets as Therapy: How Pets Can Improve our Lives"
Join us for a discussion on the power of pets as therapy and a source of comfort in grief. Dr. Jim Carlson, DVM, owns a veterinary practice in Illinois focusing on holistic treatment for pets. He will be joined by his son, George Carlson, a Bowling Green State University student, football player, and owner of Pudge the Persian cat – a locker room companion to the Falcons and the celebrity “mascat” causing a feline frenzy across the nation!
7:30 a.m. | breakfast buffet • 7:50 - 9 a.m. | presentation
Winebrenner TLB Auditorium, UF campus
Fee: $12 for adults; $6 for students
Menu: Scrambled eggs, home fries, crisp bacon strips, fresh fruit salad, muffins, assorted mini danish, orange juice, coffee, decaf, and hot tea
Questions? Please contact the University of Findlay Advancement Office at 419-434-5334.
The Fridays at Findlay lecture series is designed to encourage educational opportunities for community members regarding best leadership practices and offer insights into the challenges professionals face.
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