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Get Involved - Events & Activities
K9 PAC encourages you to transform your passion into action. Animal advocacy can easily become part of your daily life regardless of personal, physical, or financial limitations. We are in the process of compiling a wide variety of websites that enable individuals like you to take action in ways that are convenient to your lifestyle and schedule. The programs listed below range in focus, type of contribution, and level of commitment. If you are a busy advocate, you may opt for a daily, one-second mouse click to donate food (for free) to shelter and rescue animals. Please browse the sites and descriptions below to find an option that may be of interest to you. We sincerely thank you for taking action for the animals.
Events
Click here for a list of past events and pictures & make a note in your calendar for next year! Please email us if you have any events that you would like to recommend for this section (action@k9pac.org).
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May 12th - 15th
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Animal Care Expo w/ HSUSThis year's workshop tracks will include over 60 professional development workshops on Shelter Services, Fundraising, Executive Leadership, Building Humane Communities, Pets at Risk, Emergency Services and Equine. Also new this year is a special series called The Expo Edge. The Expo Edge will focus on new trends, research and emerging issues in the animal sheltering community. As the premiere educational and networking conference for those in the animal care community, Animal Care Expo also offers: *Six intensive daylong certificate courses *A huge exhibit hall with more than 175 booths, providing one-stop shopping for all the latest products and services *Online access to speaker handouts before and after the conference *Outstanding networking and continuing education opportunities *Dynamic speakers who are leaders in the animal care industry As the lowest-priced international educational conference in the field, you won't find a better value for your money. Plan now to join experts and colleagues for this unparalleled opportunity to brush up on the basics and learn about the latest cutting-edge programs. |
May 15th (Saturday) Location: Starting point: 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant Parking Lot Registration Fees: |
Happy Paws for Mental Health Walk-a-thon 2010The walk-a-thon will help to raise money for a variety of programs for the Mental Health Association of Prince George County. 50% of the proceeds will go directly to the Kole's Best Friend Campaign, which was created to help Kole, a boy with Autism and severe learning disabilities, to get a service dog. The event will also feature: Click here to download the registration & sponsorship forms and event flyer (in PDF format). Note: The organizers would like to have an adoption event scheduled as well, so please contact them if you are an interested rescue or shelter. Or, you can contact us directly and we will provide them with your contact information. action@k9pac.org |
May 15th (Saturday) Location: Registration Rates: |
Strut Your MuttThis event includes a parade, vendors, dog & owner contests, training shows, dog adoption show, a kids play area, and food for both people and dogs. Registration includes: Doggie goodie bag, event t-shirt, and entry into the "Strut Your Mutt" parade and dog-owner contest. Click here to visit the website for more information and to register. |
July 23rd - 26th (Fri-Sun)Location: Registration Rates: |
Taking Action For Animals (TAFA) Conference w/ HSUSTaking Action for Animals (TAFA) is an annual conference that brings together both seasoned activists and individuals new to the world of animal protection. Is TAFA the right conference for you?Every conference is different. It's your time and your money, so be sure to take every consideration when choosing.
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October 15th - 17th (FRI-SUN) Location: Registration Rates: |
Best Friends Animal Society
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Ongoing Donations & Activities
Animal Rescue Site
(www.animalrescuesite.com) Make a free donation at The Animal Rescue Site by clicking the big purple button on the home page. This site generates revenues through advertisements and retail sales of a wide variety of animal-related clothing and accessories. The Animal Rescue Site then donates that money to the various animal charities that they support. With every click, you will be donating food to a homeless animal in need. You can click as many times per day as you want - one click a day could make all the difference. For more information, click the link above.
Coats for Cubs
(www.hsus.org/furfree) Donate your used, old, or inherited furs to animals in need through the Coats for Cubs program. The furs are sent to wildlife rehabilitators who use them to warm and comfort oprhaned and injured wildlife. More than 200 rehabilitators throughout the US and Canada currently participate in the program. Click the link above for more information on the program and where to send your donation.
Humane Society University
Humane Society University (HSU) is a private, nonprofit institution offering a variety of graduate, undergraduate, and non-credit professional development programs in human-animal studies. Based in Washington, D.C., HSU is the first higher education institution in the country licensed to provide Bachelor of Science degrees and graduate certificates exclusively dedicated to human-animal studies.
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