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The St. Louis Petlover Coalition
Working Together For a Pet-Friendly St. Louis Region
August 2, 2010
Why We’re All Here……
The Story of the Coalition
Early 2009
April 2009
June 2009
Initial group convened, learned from groups in Austin, Denver
Group agreed to form Coalition; voted on key issues, monthly meetings
Coalition officially announced at press conference with Mayor Slay, all working group members
Mission
The St. Louis Pet Lover Coalition fosters
collaborative efforts of local animal welfare
groups and the community to promote
responsible pet ownership and to
increase the save rate of companion animals in
our communitywww.stlpetlover.org
Coalition Work in Progress
Monthly meetings with Coalition Working GroupSemi-annual meetings with Advisory BoardCommittee meetings
Adoption Education Entry reduction
Coalition goals development
2014 Goals for the Community Reduce euthanasia of homeless dogs and cats by 50%,
from the approximately 20,000 currently in St. Louis City and County
Increase number of dogs and cats adopted by 4% each year (+20% in 5 years)
Support community-based education, especially in the identified target areas of concern, by creating links between humane educator experts and the community
Angel Acres Rescue
BARC St. Louis
St. Louis Senior Dog ProjectTara Training and Behavior
Working Group Members
“I’d like to join the Coalition…” “How can I help?”
“What can I do?”
St. Louis Petlover Professionals Group
For interested individualsFocus on three key areas:
Volunteering at Coalition member events Hosting two fundraisers annually to benefit Coalition
members Being trained as Spay-Neuter Ambassadors for
community education
If interested, e-mail [email protected]
Petlover Partners
What Partners Receive… Access to Coalition assets,
materials to share with members, volunteers, community
“Petlover Partner” badge to display on website, at shelter
Listing as Partner on Coalition site with link to home page
Contact info included in Coalition “Adoption Option” brochure
Receive quarterly e-newsletter on Coalition events, activities
Opportunity to participate in one Coalition adoption event per year
What Partners Do…
“Like” the Coalition Facebook page, follow on Twitter; repost as appropriate
Share information on the Coalition with members and volunteers – event dates, volunteer opportunities, etc.
Share info with the Coalition – case studies, regional issues, brochures, other materials/info that would be helpful for the larger group
Petlover Partners
Twice a year – in August and February – the St. Louis Petlover Coalition will welcome Animal Welfare Organizations to become Partners with the Petlovers
Criteria: be an AWO in good standing located in the greater St. Louis metro area
Petlover Partners
Sign up to become a St. Louis Petlover Coalition Partner today!
E-mail – there is an email sign-up card
