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Clearinghouse for Volunteers: All paws on the pavement
Tricia Williams
Issue date: 10/18/07 Section: Editorial/Opinion
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10/18/07 - If you're looking for a way to combine your love of four-legged, furry, fun-loving creatures with the excitement of the Halloween season, check out the Rhode Island Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' (RISPCA) upcoming dog walk on Sunday, Oct. 28.
The fifth annual Howling Hounds Halloween Dog Walk at Goddard State Park offers a full day of fun and entertainment, but volunteers are still needed to make it all happen. Opportunities include helping with setup, hosting tables, assisting with dog-related activities and games, and helping the public throughout the event.
While there are no training requirements to participate, interested volunteers must be comfortable around dogs and people, and are asked to attend a Dog Walk meeting on Monday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the RISPCA shelter at 186 Amaral St., Riverside, RI.
Established in 1870, the RISPCA was the first humane organization in Rhode Island and the third oldest humane shelter founded in the United States. The society is a nonprofit organization that relies heavily on donations, grants and fundraising through events such as the annual dog walk. On a regular basis, the RISPCA offers several programs to assist and educate members of the community.
At any given time, more than 100 dogs, cats, ferrets, birds, rabbits and other companion animals may consider the shelter home, but all non-aggressive animals are hoped to be adopted out to community members. Furthermore, the RISPCA offers cruelty investigations where they will speak with anyone who has a concern for the welfare of an animal, advising him or her of the best course of action.
Humane Education programs are also provided, including bite prevention, pet care, pet overpopulation, and workshops that work with children and adults to foster kindness, respect and empathy for all living things. The RISPCA works with the Delta Society to promote helping people improve their health and quality of life through connection with animals by having pets visit nursing homes, hospitals, schools and libraries. Additionally, the Marvin Fund assists elderly, disabled and low-income earning families in defraying the veterinary costs for their pets in times of need.
The RISPCA counts on volunteers to help make events such as the Howling Hounds Halloween Dog Walk successful promotions of their mission to help those who can't speak for themselves.
From setup to breakdown, this event runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 345 Ives Road in Warwick, R.I., so if you're interested in helping this effort, please contact Liz Vaughn at 401-438-8150. For more information, check out http://www.rispca.com.
As always, contact the Clearinghouse for Volunteers for other volunteer opportunities at cfv@etal.uri.edu or 874-2568.
The fifth annual Howling Hounds Halloween Dog Walk at Goddard State Park offers a full day of fun and entertainment, but volunteers are still needed to make it all happen. Opportunities include helping with setup, hosting tables, assisting with dog-related activities and games, and helping the public throughout the event.
While there are no training requirements to participate, interested volunteers must be comfortable around dogs and people, and are asked to attend a Dog Walk meeting on Monday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the RISPCA shelter at 186 Amaral St., Riverside, RI.
Established in 1870, the RISPCA was the first humane organization in Rhode Island and the third oldest humane shelter founded in the United States. The society is a nonprofit organization that relies heavily on donations, grants and fundraising through events such as the annual dog walk. On a regular basis, the RISPCA offers several programs to assist and educate members of the community.
At any given time, more than 100 dogs, cats, ferrets, birds, rabbits and other companion animals may consider the shelter home, but all non-aggressive animals are hoped to be adopted out to community members. Furthermore, the RISPCA offers cruelty investigations where they will speak with anyone who has a concern for the welfare of an animal, advising him or her of the best course of action.
Humane Education programs are also provided, including bite prevention, pet care, pet overpopulation, and workshops that work with children and adults to foster kindness, respect and empathy for all living things. The RISPCA works with the Delta Society to promote helping people improve their health and quality of life through connection with animals by having pets visit nursing homes, hospitals, schools and libraries. Additionally, the Marvin Fund assists elderly, disabled and low-income earning families in defraying the veterinary costs for their pets in times of need.
The RISPCA counts on volunteers to help make events such as the Howling Hounds Halloween Dog Walk successful promotions of their mission to help those who can't speak for themselves.
From setup to breakdown, this event runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 345 Ives Road in Warwick, R.I., so if you're interested in helping this effort, please contact Liz Vaughn at 401-438-8150. For more information, check out http://www.rispca.com.
As always, contact the Clearinghouse for Volunteers for other volunteer opportunities at cfv@etal.uri.edu or 874-2568.
