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3.2.1 Build a network, of participants interested in animal welfare and responsible pet
ownership through local workshops, seminars, and special events.
3.2.2 Facilitate communication and cooperation among local organizations that provide
humane animal services and encourage development of additional needed services
and programs in the community.
3.2.3 Increase the public awareness of animal related problems in the area and
recommend solutions.
3.2.4 Assist in the development and distribution of public service educational
materials concerning animal welfare and responsible pet ownership for children
and adults and promote the positive benefits of owning animals as pets.
3.2.5 Serve as a local resource for school systems, persons or groups for programs in
animal welfare and responsible pet ownership and provide them with appropriate
material, techniques, precautions and evaluations in addition to classroom
demonstrations.
3.2.6 Establish a telephone Pet "Hotline", a voice mail information system for pet
owners needing assistance in any form with their animals.
3.2.7 Promote systems for the distribution of low cost spay/neuter coupons for dogs and
cats with the cooperation of local veterinarians
3.2.8 Encourage fostering for rehabilitable animals from animal shelters until they can
be placed in suitable permanent homes with loving and caring families. Assist in
adoption programs for both purebred and mixed breed animals.
3.2.9 Promote the role of animals as pets in society and to foster the effects of the
human/animal bond on the mental health and physical well-being of the
animals involved.
3.2.10 Monitor animal legislation at all levels of government.
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