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December 2024
Join us virtually for our Pet Body Language course, where you’ll learn how to read and understand the subtle cues your pet uses to communicate. This session will cover the different signals dogs give through their movement, helping you build a stronger bond and respond to their needs effectively for maintaining a safe relationship. Join the class here: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjZlOTBiODMtNTU4NS00NzA4LWEyZTktYTc4MDY3NTUyMTYx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2266a8dcf9-ed75-4a6f-88e0-510df9bdf2a9%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22cfa9df85-1e21-41e3-8148-cda37d501203%22%7d Key Topics Covered: Introduction to Pet Body Language Exploring the basics of how pets communicate through gestures, facial expressions, and posture.…
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Join us for a virtual class on Family Safety with Dogs, where you’ll learn how to ensure safe and positive interactions between your small children and dogs. This session will cover essential tips on body language, boundaries, and proper handling to help foster a harmonious relationship between your kids and pets while minimizing risks Join here
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Join Clardy Fox Library and El Paso Animal Services staff to practice your reading skills at Cats at the Zoo (CATZ)! Get free kitty snuggles, meet new feline friends and get a free book per reader while supplies last! 🐘 El Paso Zoo at CATZ (Cats at the Zoo) - Next to the Grasslands Cafe 📍 4001 E. Paisano 📅 December 6 & 20 ⏰ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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🎄🐾 Sunny Santa Paws at WinterFest! 🐾🎄 Get ready to strike a pose with your furry friends with Sunny Santa Paws at WinterFest📸! Join us on Wednesday, December 20th, from 6–8 PM, at the Gingerbread House in San Jacinto Plaza (111 E Mills St.). With just a $5 donation to Friends of El Paso Animal Services to help with pet care & our pet pantry program, you’ll get a magical holiday photo captured by the talented Leann B Photography —…
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Join us at our main El Paso Animal Services Center, 5001 Fred Wilson, for our free Shelter Helpers Workshop, open to ages 5 and up! It’ll be a morning filled with crafts, fun activities, furry friends and valuable lessons in pet care and animal welfare. Spaces are limited so tap HERE to RSVP today Bit.ly/EPAShumaneeducation Together, we’ll roll up our sleeves and get creative, making enriching toys and goodies for the pets in our care. But that’s not all! Our…
Find out more »Join us at our main El Paso Animal Services Center, 5001 Fred Wilson, for our free Shelter Helpers Workshop, open to ages 5 and up! It’ll be a morning filled with crafts, fun activities, furry friends and valuable lessons in pet care and animal welfare. Spaces are limited so tap HERE to RSVP today Bit.ly/EPAShumaneeducation Together, we’ll roll up our sleeves and get creative, making enriching toys and goodies for the pets in our care. But that’s not all! Our…
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Must RSVP your attendance by emailing EPASvolunteer@elpasotexas.gov Do you have a child or children ages 8 through 13 who enjoy reading and would love to give back to our shelter pets? Well, we have the perfect program for your family-our Kitty Reading Book Club! You and your child(ren) can begin your volunteer journey with EPAS by reading to our kitties! This program will help your child(ren) work on their reading skills and learn about cat body language and the importance of…
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Does your child dream of becoming a Vet? This is the perfect camp to make that a reality as we provide age-appropriate introduction to veterinary medicine. Campers will see just how exciting this path in veterinary science is and learn about physical exams doing stuffed animal check-ups, lessons on pet body language, illness, and more! This opportunity is for ages 9 through 12. Register below! REGISTER
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Does your child dream of becoming a Vet? This is the perfect camp to make that a reality as we provide age-appropriate introduction to veterinary medicine. Campers will see just how exciting this path in veterinary science is and will learn about physical exams doing stuffed animal check-ups, lessons on body language, illness, and more! This opportunity is for ages 6 through 8. Register below! REGISTER
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Join us for an exciting Wildlife Camp designed for youth, where participants will explore the wonders of nature and learn about local wildlife. Through hands-on activities, and engaging lessons campers will gain a deeper understanding of animals, ecosystems, and conservation efforts, all while having fun outdoors! This opportunity is for ages 6 through 11. Register below! REGISTER
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