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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 animals
6. 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!
Thank you!
