Animal Welfare Professionals

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Access to veterinary care is getting more challenging with the aging of the existing group,but there is hope! We host a monthly pet food pantry at a local church that allows us to use their parking lot after hours. With this program we have been able to reach the most vulnerable pet parents. Next we host Vaccine clinics with a collaboration with the PetcoLove foundation. Petco's vaccination program provides DAPPV & HCP vaccines at no charge. We pass that on to the community.  Additional vaccines are provide at a minimum cost. Next we invite vets and vet students to provide access to care, heartworm tests, exams. Finding a mobile vet to provide spay/neuter services that comes to the community is helpful. With each event, education happens. In bite sized forms that make people open up. It has been a long and challenging process,but we can see the traction! It starts with meeting people at their basic need. Better nutrition. Build from there. Remember, that NO adult wants to be preached to! You can teach gently with each encounter.

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

We are reaching out to libraries to give a talk on Adopting, Bonding, and Caring for a Cat. Many want us to bring a cat,  and we only have one person with a therapy cat.  I think it is a good way to educate people and encourage people to adopt.

Julie Totten
Cat Companions
catcompanions.org

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Julie Totten
Executive Director
Cat Companions

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2023 11:50 AM
From: Jessie Sidle
Subject: Educating our communities

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#EducationandTraining
#PetSupportServices*

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Jessie Sidle
Memphis Animal Services
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Classes to educate people can come across the wrong way. It implies that they are uneducated and don't know how to care for pets. I mean, I would feel insulted if somebody came up to me and said I needed to take a class to be educated about caring for my dog! Instead of approaching people in a way that assumes they are uneducated and makes it look like we know better, we simply meet people where they are and have conversations, and we work with people who know their own community.  And literally meet people where they are: we do door to door outreach and try to make contact and maintain contact with people over time. Over the last ten years, we've seen that people don't need to educated, they simply need resources!

Most people who have unaltered animals can't access or afford spay/neuter, for example. We can "educate" them all day long how important it is, but if they don't have the cash, a ride, and the free time,  and all of those on the same day, they can't get it done. Even if they know there's an ordinance about dogs running free but they can't afford to build a fence, or can't build it because they live in a rental, it doesn't matter if they are aware of the law or not. Most people in underserved neighborhoods aren't aware of their local animal services, have had bad experiences with them, or have never used them or interacted with them, so it's unlikely you'd reach them with classes when they are already outside the animal welfare bubble.

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Maria Saucedo
GIS Analyst
Pets for Life at HSUS
Baltimore, MD

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2023 06:34 AM
From: Julie Totten
Subject: Educating our communities

We are reaching out to libraries to give a talk on Adopting, Bonding, and Caring for a Cat. Many want us to bring a cat,  and we only have one person with a therapy cat.  I think it is a good way to educate people and encourage people to adopt.

Julie Totten
Cat Companions
catcompanions.org

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Julie Totten
Executive Director
Cat Companions

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2023 11:50 AM
From: Jessie Sidle
Subject: Educating our communities

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#EducationandTraining
#PetSupportServices*

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Jessie Sidle
Memphis Animal Services
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We already have the resources to help them but they don't seem to realize it. We offer FREE spay and neutering for any dog/cat. I'm hoping during us trying to educated ppl about the city ordinances  & basic care, we will also be able to help more ppl needing assistance. What would you suggest us call it instead of classes?? I'm working on cute name but would love ideas. I think our community loves their pets but they don't know the laws and they keep pets like they saw their parents do it. We had a court case with a man who used dumbbells to keep his pet in the yard bc that what he saw his dad doing growing up. He was so upset in court about possibly losing this dog he loved so much but didn't know how to keep pet contained. He very much benefited from learning the city's laws on tie-outs.

Guess I'm seeing this as education and getting services to the right areas who truly needed it. Also our officers would like to have mandatory classes for ppl who violated a city ordinance these classes would include this information. 

Classes to educate people can come across the wrong way. It implies that they are uneducated and don't know how to care for pets. I mean, I would feel insulted if somebody came up to me and said I needed to take a class to be educated about caring for my dog! Instead of approaching people in a way that assumes they are uneducated and makes it look like we know better, we simply meet people where they are and have conversations, and we work with people who know their own community.  And literally meet people where they are: we do door to door outreach and try to make contact and maintain contact with people over time. Over the last ten years, we've seen that people don't need to educated, they simply need resources!

Most people who have unaltered animals can't access or afford spay/neuter, for example. We can "educate" them all day long how important it is, but if they don't have the cash, a ride, and the free time,  and all of those on the same day, they can't get it done. Even if they know there's an ordinance about dogs running free but they can't afford to build a fence, or can't build it because they live in a rental, it doesn't matter if they are aware of the law or not. Most people in underserved neighborhoods aren't aware of their local animal services, have had bad experiences with them, or have never used them or interacted with them, so it's unlikely you'd reach them with classes when they are already outside the animal welfare bubble.

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Maria Saucedo
GIS Analyst
Pets for Life at HSUS
Baltimore, MD

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2023 06:34 AM
From: Julie Totten
Subject: Educating our communities

We are reaching out to libraries to give a talk on Adopting, Bonding, and Caring for a Cat. Many want us to bring a cat,  and we only have one person with a therapy cat.  I think it is a good way to educate people and encourage people to adopt.

Julie Totten
Cat Companions
catcompanions.org

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Julie Totten
Executive Director
Cat Companions

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2023 11:50 AM
From: Jessie Sidle
Subject: Educating our communities

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#EducationandTraining
#PetSupportServices*

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Jessie Sidle
Memphis Animal Services
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We already have the resources to help them but they don't seem to realize it. We offer FREE spay and neutering for any dog/cat. I'm hoping during us trying to educated ppl about the city ordinances  & basic care, we will also be able to help more ppl needing assistance. What would you suggest us call it instead of classes?? I'm working on cute name but would love ideas. I think our community loves their pets but they don't know the laws and they keep pets like they saw their parents do it. We had a court case with a man who used dumbbells to keep his pet in the yard bc that what he saw his dad doing growing up. He was so upset in court about possibly losing this dog he loved so much but didn't know how to keep pet contained. He very much benefited from learning the city's laws on tie-outs.

Guess I'm seeing this as education and getting services to the right areas who truly needed it. Also our officers would like to have mandatory classes for ppl who violated a city ordinance these classes would include this information. 

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Jessie Sidle
Memphis Animal Services

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2023 08:06 AM
From: Maria Saucedo
Subject: Educating our communities

Classes to educate people can come across the wrong way. It implies that they are uneducated and don't know how to care for pets. I mean, I would feel insulted if somebody came up to me and said I needed to take a class to be educated about caring for my dog! Instead of approaching people in a way that assumes they are uneducated and makes it look like we know better, we simply meet people where they are and have conversations, and we work with people who know their own community.  And literally meet people where they are: we do door to door outreach and try to make contact and maintain contact with people over time. Over the last ten years, we've seen that people don't need to educated, they simply need resources!

Most people who have unaltered animals can't access or afford spay/neuter, for example. We can "educate" them all day long how important it is, but if they don't have the cash, a ride, and the free time,  and all of those on the same day, they can't get it done. Even if they know there's an ordinance about dogs running free but they can't afford to build a fence, or can't build it because they live in a rental, it doesn't matter if they are aware of the law or not. Most people in underserved neighborhoods aren't aware of their local animal services, have had bad experiences with them, or have never used them or interacted with them, so it's unlikely you'd reach them with classes when they are already outside the animal welfare bubble.

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Maria Saucedo
GIS Analyst
Pets for Life at HSUS
Baltimore, MD

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2023 06:34 AM
From: Julie Totten
Subject: Educating our communities

We are reaching out to libraries to give a talk on Adopting, Bonding, and Caring for a Cat. Many want us to bring a cat,  and we only have one person with a therapy cat.  I think it is a good way to educate people and encourage people to adopt.

Julie Totten
Cat Companions
catcompanions.org

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Julie Totten
Executive Director
Cat Companions

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2023 11:50 AM
From: Jessie Sidle
Subject: Educating our communities

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#EducationandTraining
#PetSupportServices*

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Jessie Sidle
Memphis Animal Services
------------------------------

Classes to educate people can come across the wrong way. It implies that they are uneducated and don't know how to care for pets. I mean, I would feel insulted if somebody came up to me and said I needed to take a class to be educated about caring for my dog! Instead of approaching people in a way that assumes they are uneducated and makes it look like we know better, we simply meet people where they are and have conversations, and we work with people who know their own community.  And literally meet people where they are: we do door to door outreach and try to make contact and maintain contact with people over time. Over the last ten years, we've seen that people don't need to educated, they simply need resources!

Most people who have unaltered animals can't access or afford spay/neuter, for example. We can "educate" them all day long how important it is, but if they don't have the cash, a ride, and the free time,  and all of those on the same day, they can't get it done. Even if they know there's an ordinance about dogs running free but they can't afford to build a fence, or can't build it because they live in a rental, it doesn't matter if they are aware of the law or not. Most people in underserved neighborhoods aren't aware of their local animal services, have had bad experiences with them, or have never used them or interacted with them, so it's unlikely you'd reach them with classes when they are already outside the animal welfare bubble.

------------------------------
Maria Saucedo
GIS Analyst
Pets for Life at HSUS
Baltimore, MD

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2023 06:34 AM
From: Julie Totten
Subject: Educating our communities

We are reaching out to libraries to give a talk on Adopting, Bonding, and Caring for a Cat. Many want us to bring a cat,  and we only have one person with a therapy cat.  I think it is a good way to educate people and encourage people to adopt.

Julie Totten
Cat Companions
catcompanions.org

------------------------------
Julie Totten
Executive Director
Cat Companions

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2023 11:50 AM
From: Jessie Sidle
Subject: Educating our communities

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#EducationandTraining
#PetSupportServices*

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Jessie Sidle
Memphis Animal Services
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I agree with you! Preaching to adults will get you a door slammed in your face or a deaf ear. We offer supportive services in the community. People are reaching out with simple questions that start a conversation. People are hesitant to tell you everything at first for fear of reproach.  If you do something as simple as give them your card.You can open a window just a Crack to get more info to help. 

I am ever mindful that, the pet belongs to THEM. If I can in with this take over preachy attitude you will lose and so will the animal.   I am mindful of that when a pet participant shared that his dog had been hit by a car. Because I did not build a relationship with him,and came on too strong, he recoiled,and stop coming to the pantry. When he returned again. I asked about the dog. He told me that she died under his porch. That still haunts me to this day. The lesson is, you CAN NOT TELL ADULTS WHAT TO DO!  You have to meet them where they are,and make them feel comfortable approaching you. 

Classes to educate people can come across the wrong way. It implies that they are uneducated and don't know how to care for pets. I mean, I would feel insulted if somebody came up to me and said I needed to take a class to be educated about caring for my dog! Instead of approaching people in a way that assumes they are uneducated and makes it look like we know better, we simply meet people where they are and have conversations, and we work with people who know their own community.  And literally meet people where they are: we do door to door outreach and try to make contact and maintain contact with people over time. Over the last ten years, we've seen that people don't need to educated, they simply need resources!

Most people who have unaltered animals can't access or afford spay/neuter, for example. We can "educate" them all day long how important it is, but if they don't have the cash, a ride, and the free time,  and all of those on the same day, they can't get it done. Even if they know there's an ordinance about dogs running free but they can't afford to build a fence, or can't build it because they live in a rental, it doesn't matter if they are aware of the law or not. Most people in underserved neighborhoods aren't aware of their local animal services, have had bad experiences with them, or have never used them or interacted with them, so it's unlikely you'd reach them with classes when they are already outside the animal welfare bubble.

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Maria Saucedo
GIS Analyst
Pets for Life at HSUS
Baltimore, MD

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2023 06:34 AM
From: Julie Totten
Subject: Educating our communities

We are reaching out to libraries to give a talk on Adopting, Bonding, and Caring for a Cat. Many want us to bring a cat,  and we only have one person with a therapy cat.  I think it is a good way to educate people and encourage people to adopt.

Julie Totten
Cat Companions
catcompanions.org

------------------------------
Julie Totten
Executive Director
Cat Companions

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2023 11:50 AM
From: Jessie Sidle
Subject: Educating our communities

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#EducationandTraining
#PetSupportServices*

------------------------------
Jessie Sidle
Memphis Animal Services
------------------------------

Classes to educate people can come across the wrong way. It implies that they are uneducated and don't know how to care for pets. I mean, I would feel insulted if somebody came up to me and said I needed to take a class to be educated about caring for my dog! Instead of approaching people in a way that assumes they are uneducated and makes it look like we know better, we simply meet people where they are and have conversations, and we work with people who know their own community.  And literally meet people where they are: we do door to door outreach and try to make contact and maintain contact with people over time. Over the last ten years, we've seen that people don't need to educated, they simply need resources!

Most people who have unaltered animals can't access or afford spay/neuter, for example. We can "educate" them all day long how important it is, but if they don't have the cash, a ride, and the free time,  and all of those on the same day, they can't get it done. Even if they know there's an ordinance about dogs running free but they can't afford to build a fence, or can't build it because they live in a rental, it doesn't matter if they are aware of the law or not. Most people in underserved neighborhoods aren't aware of their local animal services, have had bad experiences with them, or have never used them or interacted with them, so it's unlikely you'd reach them with classes when they are already outside the animal welfare bubble.

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Maria Saucedo
GIS Analyst
Pets for Life at HSUS
Baltimore, MD

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2023 06:34 AM
From: Julie Totten
Subject: Educating our communities

We are reaching out to libraries to give a talk on Adopting, Bonding, and Caring for a Cat. Many want us to bring a cat,  and we only have one person with a therapy cat.  I think it is a good way to educate people and encourage people to adopt.

Julie Totten
Cat Companions
catcompanions.org

------------------------------
Julie Totten
Executive Director
Cat Companions

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2023 11:50 AM
From: Jessie Sidle
Subject: Educating our communities

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
#EducationandTraining
#PetSupportServices*

------------------------------
Jessie Sidle
Memphis Animal Services
------------------------------

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Is there a resource (canned) education program to provide education to school age children? Or Communities?  I don't have time to develop a program or content. 

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

We often give children "A Kid's Guide to Cats" by Arden Moore,  which is a fun book.

Is there a resource (canned) education program to provide education to school age children? Or Communities?  I don't have time to develop a program or content. 

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Is there a resource (canned) education program to provide education to school age children? Or Communities?  I don't have time to develop a program or content. 

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

I have found this is a great resource that breaks down for different age groups. It is directed towards teachers, however can be used outside of a school setting 
https://kindnews.redrover.org/mar23/ https://kindnews.redrover.org/mar23/

Is there a resource (canned) education program to provide education to school age children? Or Communities?  I don't have time to develop a program or content. 

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

I have found this is a great resource that breaks down for different age groups. It is directed towards teachers, however can be used outside of a school setting 
https://kindnews.redrover.org/mar23/ https://kindnews.redrover.org/mar23/

Is there a resource (canned) education program to provide education to school age children? Or Communities?  I don't have time to develop a program or content. 

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Is there a resource (canned) education program to provide education to school age children? Or Communities?  I don't have time to develop a program or content. 

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?

Hi! Animal Advocates of Greater Lafayette has done this. Before the pandemic, we had a full roster of classes on taking care of your pets, cats and dogs 101, holiday hazards to avoid, etc. We are an intake prevention organization, and do not have a physical facility. We did the classes at local non-profits (one, a Food Bank called Food Finders, has a  purpose built classroom that was amazing!). During COVID, we could not do the physical classes, and instead I did about six virtual classes with local people who work in rescue, animal shelters, animal welfare, and also tapped into the large veterinary community here in West Lafayette, IN (Purdue). We would love to start doing them again, it's just finding time. I am a professor in education, and have been teaching for thirty years (I also teach classes like Pets and Society here at Purdue). I am always happy to help people in animal welfare build curriculum, find resources, and put it together in an audience appropriate way. The link to the Animal Advocates website is below, and you can always email me through Animal Advocates or through Purdue (ndolby@purdue.edu)   https://www.animaladvocatesgl.org/

Does anyone currently offer classes to their community to educate them on pet care and the local animal laws? I have notice that there seems to just be a lack of citizens knowing how to care for their pet and when city ordinances are.  I see how much they love their pets but don't understand who spay & neutering matter, why heartworm prevention is so important, & even what vets they can trust. During a reclaim I had someone tell me that their vet just wants the money and doesn't ever answer their questions. This person only has 2 vets closed to her home so I helped her find the over vet so she could continue with care. I'm also open to the idea of going to the communities, like the fire stations or community centers so that way we can get to everyone. Just looking to see if anyone has already started this type of program and what it looks like for y'all.  Also does anyone have any documents they recommend I include in the packets I will be giving out?