NEW Summer Program Dates

The Summer programs are back!

Kids & Critters Camp

ANIMAL-LOVING KIDS WILL ENJOY:
• Learning about life behind the scenes at PAWS
• Spending time with shelter animals
• Guest speakers
• Field trips
• Fun activities related to pets

Kids & Critters Summer Camp 1
June 18-22, 2012, for 5th and 6th grade youth
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Kids & Critters Summer Camp 2
June 25-29, 2012, for 7th and 8th grade youth
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Peoria Humane Society’s Animal Welfare Summer Camp
July 9-13, 2012

Come to our Animal Welfare Summer Camp just for high schoolers! Camp activities will include:
• Lessons in animal protection & care
• Guest speakers & field trips
• Spending time caring for shelter animals
• Learning about animal welfare issues & ways to help!

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Paws to Read

The Paws to Read, a fun reading-to-dogs program, offered by the Peoria Humane Society.

Upcoming dates:

January 14: Chillicothe Library 11am
February 4: Dunlap Library 10:30am
March 3: Peoria North Branch 1pm
April 14: Lakeview Library 10am
May 5: Peoria Heights Library 2:30pm
June 2: Barnes & Noble Bookstore 1pm
June 30: Fondulac Library 1pm

Children ages 7 and up and up will partner with a special dog friend to read their favorite books out loud. Participating children will receive a from their canine partner. Call the Peoria Humane Society Education Department at 672-2447 to register!

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Pet First Aid/CPR Class

The Pet First Aid/CPR class is March 10th, from 9-12, the cost is $40. Prepare yourself for a pet emergency by attending this training offered by the American Red Cross and the Peoria Humane Society, this class will teach:

CPR & First Aid Breathing
Relief of choking
Symptoms & Care for Common Aliments and Emergencies
Instructions for Pet First Aid Kit

For more information, click here.

Call 672-2447 to register for this life-saving training.