23
May
2012
Petfinder.com and the Petco Foundation will present "Adoption Options," a one-day animal welfare seminar, hosted by Iowa City Animal Services, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, at the Johnson County Extension Building, Iowa City.
Featured speakers include Steve Notaro, Ph.D., University of Illinois, whose topic will focus on adoption strategies, Karen Dashfield D.V.M., speaking on vaccination protocols, and noted dog trainer Sue Sternberg, who will demonstrate techniques for training shelter dogs for increased adoptability. Marketing pets online will also be addressed. The seminar is open to anyone involved in animal welfare.
The cost is $20.00 ($10.00 for Petfinder.com members) and includes lunch, a Petfinder.com t-shirt, a gift from the Petco Foundation and educational materials. Space is limited. For more information or to sign up, visit www.petfinder.com/
Petfinder is the oldest and largest virtual animal shelter and represents over 13,500 animal welfare organizations nationwide and in Canada.
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