Archive for: Humane Education
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January 2025
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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Is your furry friend part of the family? Ensure their safety at our Paws & Claws Wellness Day at the Hilos De Plata Senior Center where there will be LOW-COST dog vaccines by The Veterinary Care Centers of Texas, 50 FREE pet microchips, and FREE dog adoptions! This free event is open to the public for all ages! Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier and be above 6 weeks of age for microchipping services. Dog Vaccines…
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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 📅 January 3 & 17 ⏰ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Spaces are limited! SIGN UP HERE This fun-filled day camp is perfect for young animal lovers and aspiring caretakers! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to inspire the next generation of compassionate animal advocates. In this engaging, hands-on workshop, kids will: Learn the basic needs of animals and how to care for them. Decode pet body language to understand what they’re feeling. Discover the importance of conservation and protecting wildlife. Explore how compassion and empathy for animals create a kinder future for everyone. Saturday,…
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RSVP: waitwhile.com/locations/humaneeducation We strive to teach people of ALL ages to treat pets with care, kindness, respect, and safety. It is important to know the signs of discomfort that a pet is showing and leave them be when they are in an uncomfortable situation. In this class you will learn information about the many ways animals and humans communicate with each other and how to keep you and all pets happy & safe. This opportunity is for youth 7-12 years…
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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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🎉 Join Us for Tattoo Tails at Mesa St. Tattoos! 🎉 🐾 Get ready for a day filled with paws, ink, and good vibes! 🐾 📍 Where: Mesa St. Tattoos, 6409 N Mesa St. 📅 When: Saturday, January 25th ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM ✨ What’s Happening: 🐶 Free Dog Adoptions – Find your new best friend! 🏷️ 50 Free Pet Microchips – While supplies last! 💉 Low-Cost Dog Vaccines by The Veterinary Care Centers of Texas 🎨…
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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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For ages 17 and up - Join us for a Community Cat House Workshop! Spaces are limited so tap the link to RSVP today Bit.ly/EPAShumaneeducation Open to all, this event will teach participants how to build cozy cat houses that will be donated to those caring for neighborhood cats. You’ll also learn about our Trap-Neuter-Return program and how to show kindness to our cat friends. Start the new year off with empathy and kindness. This event does count for community…
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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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