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It’s no mystery that animals – wild or domesticated – do not live well in environments impacted by humans. They’re often mistreated in urban areas and rely on local animal shelters to live. However, the Animal Alliance Club aims to make a dent in that major issue, with sophomore Subhashree Munagala leading the cause.
Q: Can you give a bit of background for yourself, such as your hobbies and interests?
A: Well, I have a dog, so I love animals, and I love to draw. I also love to bake, and I love playing badminton.
Q: How long have you been in the Animal Alliance Club?
A: I’m a sophomore, so I’ve been in the club since I was a freshman. My sister made it.
Q: What inspired you to not only join the club but also to lead it?
A: When I [visit] India, there’re a lot of animals there, such as dogs, who don’t have homes, [and] that really inspired me to advocate for their issues in America too.
Q: Have any recent events happened in the club that you think stand out, such as impactful club meetings?
A: Last club meeting, we made dog toys, and we’re going to donate those to the shelter soon.
Q: What do club members typically do in the club?
A: So, club members, based on the meetings, play games such as fun facts about animals or Kahoots. We also make dog toys for them, and we’re thinking about hosting some fundraisers for dogs at the shelters.
Q: What responsibilities do you hold as leader?
A: Responsibilities I hold as a leader [include] creating the agenda for the meeting and trying to make people interested in not only joining the club, but to inspire them to think about what happens to those animals.
Q: What impacts do you think your role in the club might have on your future?
A: I think this role will have a really great impact on my future, because it’s not an ordinary club – it’s a club advocating for animal rights; that’s going to help me stand out for college applications and such.
Q: What advice would you give to those considering joining Animal Alliances?
A: I would give the advice to think of what the animals are going through and [to] treat them like you would treat yourself.
Q: In one sentence, what advice would you give to anyone looking for a similar leadership role?
A: I would advise them to try their hardest to get the role and to be grateful about that.
Q: Would you rather grow two feet higher or two feet shorter?
A: Two feet higher.
