Be Kind to Animals Week When: May 4th-11th, 2001 Public Contact: Community members can call (417) 875-6565 ext. 4 More information: In honor of "Be Kind to Animals Week " the C.A.R.E. No-Kill Animal Shelter is hosting a week of pet friendly events for the community. Schedule of Events: CARE TO SPAY? During "Be Kind to Animals Week", C.A.R.E. will be implementing our new low cost spay/neuter program - CARE TO SPAY? This program is designed for people who cannot afford the usual fees of a spay or neuter. This program is also designed to help reduce pet over-population and animal kill-rates by providing access to low-cost spay and neuter programs to individuals who have previously surrendered a litter of unwanted puppies or kittens to a shelter. For a $35 donation, eligible applicants may receive a certificate to have their pet altered at any participating area veterinary clinic. As well, the CARE TO SPAY? program may assist those who cannot afford the $35 donation by providing a spay/neuter certificate at no expense to the recipient. These "free" certificates may be issued on a case by case basis. CARE TO SPAY? certificates will be available at all local "Be Kind to Animals Week" events. May 4th, 5th, & 6th 3-Day mobile Adoption at Petsmart in Springfield Missouri C.A.R.E. will have lots of puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats for adoption. At C.A.R.E. all animals are spayed/neutered and receive a booster shot and deworming treatment before adoption. C.A.R.E. adoption donation is $45. CARE TO SPAY? certificates will be available. May 5th & 6th C.A.R.E. at ARTSFEST! Visit our booth at ARTSFEST (downtown Springfield on historic Walnut St.). We will have lots of pets available for adoption as well as CARE TO SPAY? certificates. A lot of beneficial pet owner information will also be provided. May 7th-10th Be a Better Pet Owner Seminars These Seminars are free and open to the public. The will be held on the south parking lot at The Library Center (4635 S. Campbell). Leashed pets are welcomed. CARE TO SPAY? certificates will be available. Monday May 7th 6-7 p.m. House-Training your dog Learn the "ins and outs" of crate training, the house training method C.A.R.E. recommends for puppies and adult dogs. Presented by C.A.R.E. PR Director Anna Lea Bruening. Tuesday May 8th Noon - 1 p.m. Solving Cat behavior problems C.A.R.E. PR Director Anna Lea Bruening presents useful tips on how to solve destructive and disturbing cat habits. Tuesday May 8th 6-7 p.m. Approach Common Dog Problems Through Obedience Frustrated with your dog's persistent behavior problems? Learn how to make you and your dog happy together through obedience advice from expert dog trainer and C.A.R.E. volunteer Heather Valentine. Leashed dogs are welcomed and encouraged. Wednesday May 9th 6-7 p.m. Approach Common Dog Problems Through Obedience Frustrated with your dog's persistent behavior problems? Learn how to make you and your dog happy together through obedience advice from expert dog trainer and C.A.R.E. volunteer Heather Valentine. Leashed dogs are welcomed and encouraged. Thursday May 10th Noon - 1 p.m. House-Training your dog Learn the "ins and outs" of crate training, the house training method C.A.R.E. recommends for puppies and adult dogs. Presented by C.A.R.E. PR Director Anna Lea Bruening. Thursday May 10th 6-7 p.m. Basic Dog Obedience Commands Learn how to teach your dog basic commands like "sit", "stay", and "down" from expert obedience trainer and C.A.R.E. volunteer Charity Dixon. Leashed dogs are welcomed and encouraged. May 11th Bring Your Pet to Work C.A.R.E. encourages local business to get into the spirit of "Be Kind to Animals Week" by allowing employees to show off their best friends (all day, half a day or for a few hours). For work places strictly prohibiting pets the employer may consider a pet photo or story contest in honor of the week. * We ask that all employees gain permission from supervisors and fellow employees (please be considerate of allergies or phobias) as well as check company policy before bringing pets to work. We also ask that employees bring only well behaved, social and non-aggressive pets to work, keeping them leashed or in a safe pet carrier at all times. May 11th C.A.R.E. Mobile Adoption 2-6 p.m. at Petsmart in Springfield Missouri C.A.R.E. will have lots of puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats for adoption. Receive a free adoption kit with every adoption. At C.A.R.E. all animals are spayed/neutered and receive a booster shot and deworming treatment before adoption. C.A.R.E. adoption donation is $45. CARE TO SPAY? certificates will be available. This Information Was Contributed By C.A.R.E. Public Relations Director Anna Lea Bruening