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December 2024
Do you love animals? Join us for our Service Day making Community Cat Winter Shelters to benefit local community cats and help keep them warm this season. Spaces are limited so tap the link to RSVP today Bit.ly/EPAShumaneeducation This event does count for community service hours and is only open to 10 participants, ages 17+. You can also receive extra volunteer credit by bringing one or more of the following items on our wishlist here, though not required, to participate:…
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Join us for a purr-fectly barktastic Kitty Story Time with the El Paso Public Libraries! 🐾 Immerse yourself in the world of literature as we dive into a captivating Humane Education Book. But the fun doesn't stop there! After the story, attendees of all ages can practice their reading skills and spend quality time with adorable and adoptable kitties, we'll even have a fun cat toy crafting session! 🎉 These events are open to all ages and parents are also…
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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/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MDc5YjhiYzktNmE4Ni00NmU5LWI0OTMtN2ZmOWM5ZDFhMjEz%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%252266a8dcf9-ed75-4a6f-88e0-510df9bdf2a9%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522cfa9df85-1e21-41e3-8148-cda37d501203%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=cf3045ff-a4dc-4248-8589-02c96b12d303&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true Key Topics Covered: Introduction to Pet Body Language Exploring the basics of how pets communicate through gestures, facial expressions, and posture.…
Find out more »Join us for a purr-fectly barktastic Kitty Story Time with the El Paso Public Libraries! 🐾 Immerse yourself in the world of literature as we dive into a captivating Humane Education Book. But the fun doesn't stop there! After the story, attendees of all ages can practice their reading skills and spend quality time with adorable and adoptable kitties, we'll even have a fun cat toy crafting session! 🎉 These events are open to all ages and parents are also…
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Does your teen love animals? Join us for a Teen Service Day: Dog Snuffle Mat Workshop! Participants will create snuffle mats for dogs being adopted this month, for their new family to take home and help with enrichment and decompression in their new homes. Spaces are limited so email EPASoutreach@ElPasoTexas.gov to RSVP today! This event does count for community service hours and is only open to 10 participants, ages 12-18. Your teen could also receive extra volunteer credit by bringing…
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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…
Find out more »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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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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