The final workshop in our Spring 2010 series was April 24.
We thank our presenters for their kindness in donating their time
and professional expertise, and the hosting sites for allowing us
to share their space!
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Animal Aid Happy, Health Family Pet Classes and Workshops
Animal Aid is hosting a series of seminars and
hands-on workshops based around activities that
promote the physical and emotional health of
pets and their families. Our goal? Prevent pets from
entering the rescue cycle in the first place!
Year
after year we deal with the aftermath as too
many otherwise fine animals are abandoned for
an issue that could have been solved if the
owner had timely access to information about
other options.
Where will the classes be held?
Two local businesses
have generously allowed us to share their space:
Tellington TTouch®
2-Workshop Series
TTouch® offers a positive no-force approach to training. Using a combination of specific touches, lifts, and movement exercises, TTouch® helps to release tension and increase body awareness.
It has been used successfully to address excessive barking and chewing;
fear biting; dog-to-dog reactivity; timidity, nervousness and shyness; separation
anxiety; overall emotional and physical well being; and much more.
Thank you, Ute!
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When
SATURDAYS, March 13 and 27
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where
Pup-A-Razzi
16300
SW Hart Road, Suite H, Beaverton, OR 97007
Presented by
Ute Luppertz of Pet's Point of View
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Alternatives to Declawing
Dr. Amy Tongue will discuss various alternatives to declawing our cats – and
why we should consider declawing to be a last alternative. We
will learn tools that will give our cats what they need without tearing
up the furniture, curtains, rugs...
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When
TUESDAY Mar 16, 2010
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Where
PetUtopia (near Washington Sq.)
8670 SW Scholls Ferry Road Beaverton, OR 97008
Presented by
Dr. Amy Tongue, of the Oswego
Veterinary Hospital
Thank you, Dr. Tongue!
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Beaverton Library Kids Program:
Family Pet Care and Rescue
Thinking of getting a new pet? Trying to figure out how to keep your current
pet happy, safe, and healthy? This joint effort by the Beaverton
Library and Animal Aid targets youngsters grades 2-5.
Animal Aid volunteers will share about how to make wise choices
for successful rescue, adoption, or fostering cats and dogs. Activities
will include how to safely meet/handle a live cat or dog (they're different!)
and a lively, thought-provoking game that illustrates the multiplicative
nature of unaltered cats.
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When
FRIDAY, March 19
3:30-4:30
Where
Beaverton
Library
Meeting Room B
(corner of Hall and 5th in Beaverton)
Presented by
Volunteers and staff of Animal Aid, Inc.
and the Beaverton City Library Cost
FREE! Donations to Animal Aid gratefully accepted.
Thank you Animal Aid and Beaverton Library Volunteers – we had
a great time!
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Sharing Your Garden with Your Best Friend
What makes a garden pet friendly?
- Is digging a problem in your garden?
- Is your yard a safe haven for all family members?
- Is your pet getting the best of your plants?
Pick up some ideas to blend happy pets and beautiful gardens. We’ll
discuss frequent challenges that may come up and solutions towards impact
from active four-legged friends.
Anne Taylor and Melinda Frey are local landscape designers as well as pet
owners, who realize there is a need for available resources to blend the
needs of people and their pets in their gardens. They’re offering this
class to share the knowledge they’ve gained through their own experiences.
Thank you, Anne and Melinda, for sharing your expertise!
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When
SATURDAY, March 20
10:00-11:00 am
Where
PetUtopia (near
Washington Sq.)
8670
SW Scholls Ferry Road Beaverton, OR 97008
Presented by
Anne Taylor of Living Elements
Landscape and Melinda Frey of Raindrop
Garden Design
Cost
FREE! Donations to Animal Aid gratefully accepted.
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Smart Planning for
Pet Medical Expenses
Are you financially ready if your pet needs medical care? Or are you
one of the majority of pet owners whose budget takes a nasty hit when unanticipated
veterinary expenses arise?
Come meet Shelley Phillips, Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed,
who can help you learn how to fit your pet into your overall financial
planning using methods you may not have considered. Yes, Virginia,
there is an alternative to insurance!
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When
SATURDAY, April 24
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Where
PetUtopia (near
Washington Sq.)
8670
SW Scholls Ferry Road Beaverton, OR 97008
Presented by
Shelley Phillips, of Waddell
& Reed
Cost
FREE! Donations to Animal Aid gratefully accepted.
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Have Some Good Ideas For Classes?
If you have suggestions for other classes – or even better,
if you would like to offer your services as one of our volunteer instructors – we'd
love to hear from you! We could only pay you with our thanks, but we
promise to generate as much publicity for you as we can muster.
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