paws and claws pet clubs bartow county

Paws and Claws Pet ClubsBartow County

What is it?Paws and Claws Pet Clubs

originated through Homeless Pet Clubs, an

organization started by Dr. Michael Good, an Atlanta, Georgia veterinarian, to

save homeless pets scheduled for euthanasia. Our purpose and goal is to get the word out about all the great animals awaiting

adoption at the Etowah Valley Humane Society.

In 2011 the Homeless Pet Clubs partnered with the Etowah Valley Humane Society here in Bartow

County to begin establishing clubs in our schools. Both

the superintendents of Bartow County and

Cartersville City gave their seals of approval for the program. In 2013 EVHS

established our own independent pet club entity,

the Paws and Claws EVHS Pet Clubs.

Etowah Valley Humane Society1. does NOT euthanize2. does NOT intake animals3. pulls animals from Bartow Animal Control exclusively4. Works with BACbut is a separate entity5. spays/neuters and vets all animals6. is a nonprofit: works solely on adoption fees, donations, andfundraisers7. works with other rescue groups8. dog adoption $175; cat adoption $125

Bartow Animal Control1. euthanizes unclaimed animals; will hold a MINIMUM

of 7 days unless it is more humane to euthanize

2. DOES NOT adopt out animals3. works with EVHS on rescues

4. is run by the county5. receives intake from Bartow County

and City of Cartersville6. does not spay/neuter

Both1.care about the animals

2. interact with each other

3. take numerous callsregarding

animal issues4. follow county,

state, andfederal laws

What can you tell me about EVHS?

So what exactly dothe clubs do?

1. Sponsor a Pet!Make posters

Share on social mediaShare on your school news program

Share in newsletters

www.etowahvalleyhumane.org

2. Invite rescuegroups, particularly EVHS, to visit your

club meetings and talk about…

The plight of homeless pets

Adoptionand

rescue

Spay/neuterVet visitsPet careAnimal “speak”Animal “jobs”

3. Hold a donation drive

4. Volunteer at the shelter

Field trip!

5. Hold fundraisers

Claim a bulletin boardSet up booths at school eventsParticipate in EVHS functionsParticipate in contestsParticipate in the Braves promotionKeep updated on the websiteStart a blog

So how do I get started?

Everything you need ison the Homeless Pet Clubswebsite under “resources”.

Be sure to register your club!

Ways to get started:*Get all your paperwork ready

*Have a meeting plan and location*determine # of members, membership

requirements, and dues*Speak with your administrator

*Distribute information*Hold an informational meeting

*Have elections*Get a speaker scheduled

(Bryan Canty)

Easy things to do right away:T-shirt contest

Pet photo contestSponsor a pet and make flyers

Make it work for you!Begin as you feel comfortable…

don’t overdo it.Make it as fun for you as it is for the students!

Remember…Our goal is to develop our students’ sense of commitment to caring for

the homeless animals in our community,and ultimately make a difference in our world!

www.homelesspetclubs.org

Contact me at:enger.dickey@etowahvalleyhumane.org

770-401-4251

Thank you!