Tufts Animal Behavior and Welfare Club
Chapter Description
The Animal Behavior & Welfare Club (ABeWel) strives to educate the Tufts veterinary community on the specialty of veterinary behavior. We organize talks with behavior specialists both from the Tufts community and outside. We work closely with other clubs on campus to relate issues of behavior in all different animal species and settings. We set up wet labs for hands-on experience with different breeds, plan field trips, and arrange small group lunch talks that are specifically for members of the club.
Chapter Information
President:
Advisor: Stephanie Borns-Weil
Advisor Email: Stephanie.Borns_Weil@tufts.edu
Advisor Phone:
Address: 200 Westboro Rd, North Grafton, MA 01536
Chapter Officers
President Angelo La Rosa V29 : Angelo.La_Rosa@tufts.edu Vice President: Ariana Marangakis Price V28 : Ariana.Marangakis_Price@tufts.edu Welfare Chair : Sierra Lenox V29: Sierra.Lenox@tufts.edu Treasurer: Hila Schaal V29 : Hila.Schaal@tufts.edu Secretary: Grace Potter V29 : Grace.Potter@tufts.edu
Chapter Activities
Veterinary Access in Underserved Communities Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 12 – 1pm Navigating pet loss, grief, and attachment in veterinary medicine Monday, September 28, 2026, 12 – 1pm Keeping Kids Safe: Bridging the gap between animal behavior and community child safety Friday, October 23, 2026, 12 – 1pm The Other Vital Sign: Behavior in Veterinary Care Michael Shikashio CDBC, World-Renowned Aggression Expert November 12, 2026, 12 – 1pm Breed Specific Legislation and the Science Behind It: Perspectives from a Cape Cod Behavior Resident Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12 – 1pm