Archive for: Humane Education
Events for April 22, 2022 - April 2, 2023 › Humane Education
April 2022
In celebration of National Kids and Pets Day, El Paso Animal Services is partnering with Petco Love to inspire local children to share their love with shelter pets through volunteering. El Paso Animal Services will be hosting an event Friday, April 22 to promote the Department’s ‘Kitty Reading Book Club’ volunteer reading program for young animal lovers. At this event, El Paso Animal Services will be presenting a reading of Tony and Emmy award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth’s new book, “What…
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In celebration of National Kids and Pets Day, El Paso Animal Services is partnering with Petco Love to inspire local children to share their love with shelter pets through volunteering. El Paso Animal Services will be hosting an event Saturday, April 23 to promote the Department’s ‘Kitty Reading Book Club’ volunteer reading program for young animal lovers. At this event, El Paso Animal Services will be presenting a reading of Tony and Emmy award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth’s new book, “What…
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Sunny is excited to meet you for this Saturday's Read and Ride on the El Paso Streetcar! Sunny, his Animal Services friends, and the folks from El Paso Public Library will be reading "Oh the Pets You Can Get" by Dr. Seuss to learn about being a responsible pet owner and the importance of taking care of our furry friends. Plus, take pictures with Sunny! Boarding for the free event starts at 10 a.m. on October 8 at the Convention…
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Be Better PAWliday Camp PAWliday Day Camps offer students in-shelter, hands-on programming during the school vacation breaks, in-service days or school holidays. Campers ages 6 through 10 years of age will have age-appropriate curriculum and learning objectives. Through crafts, games, and exercising our dogs, campers will be able to explore how we care for our animals, how to be safe around them and how to take care of their own pets at home. Each camp will have a specific lesson…
Find out more »January 2023
The Inspire Your Heart With Art Camp is an opportunity for children ages 7 through 12 to learn about animal welfare, enrichment and animal body language through arts & crafts activities. Parents/guardians are not required to attend, but are welcomed to participate as well! This is a free event offered by our Humane Education program, however, donations are always welcomed! Register your child below, one registration per child. PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LndhaXR3aGlsZS5jb20vYm9vay9odW1hbmVlZHVjYXRpb24iIGFsbG93dHJhbnNwYXJlbmN5PSJ0cnVlIiBmcmFtZWJvcmRlcj0iMCIgc2Nyb2xsaW5nPSJubyIgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iOTAwcHgiPjwvaWZyYW1lPg==
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During this event, children ages 7 through 13 will enjoy a fun experience about safety interacting with pets by learning to “speak” dog or cat. They will learn about pet enrichment and pet adoptions all while creating dog and cat crafts! Pizza will be provided, however, attendees may bring a packed meal and snacks. REGISTER
Find out more »During this event, children ages 7 through 13 will enjoy a fun experience about safety interacting with pets by learning to “speak” dog or cat. They will learn about pet enrichment and pet adoptions all while creating dog and cat crafts! Pizza will be provided, however, attendees may bring a packed meal and snacks. REGISTER
Find out more »March 2023
Join us and District 4 City Rep. Joe Molinar for the grand opening celebration of the dog park and flat fields at Joey Barraza and Vino Regional Park from 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, March 4. At this celebration, we'll have an information booth, fee-waived adoptions, and free microchips! Pets must be on a leash or carrier and all adoptions will include the pets spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and city license. Saturday, March 4 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.…
Find out more »Join us at the San Juan Senior Center for educational information on the lifesaving programs at El Paso Animal Services! Thursday, March 9th 10 am – 12 pm San Juan Senior Center - 5701 Tamburo Ct, El Paso, TX 79905
Find out more »April 2023
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 adoption! All the while, our kitties…
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