On Thursday it was our pleasure to welcome Pat Dalpiaz, President of CarePoint Group Purchasing and Supporter and Advocate of PAWS to speak to the Club. Pat’s husband Paul, also a P.A.W.S. volunteer joined her to share with us the work of this organization.
The sad news is that more than 12 million dogs and cats are turned into animal shelters each year. Almost half are euthanized. Enter P.A.W.S. P.A.W.S. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed for the primary purpose of decreasing euthanasia rates at local shelters through spay/neuter programs, public education, and the location of quality homes for homeless animals.
She told us why people have pets:
The sad news is that more than 12 million dogs and cats are turned into animal shelters each year. Almost half are euthanized. Enter P.A.W.S. P.A.W.S. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed for the primary purpose of decreasing euthanasia rates at local shelters through spay/neuter programs, public education, and the location of quality homes for homeless animals.
She told us why people have pets:
Unconditional Love
People ages 50-64: 45% have a dog - 27% have a cat
24% of pet owners over 55 celebrate their pet's birthday
57% of pet owners 55+ say their pets are more likely than their significant other to give them enthrusiastic welcome-home greetings!
P.A.W.S. had made significant contributions to our area: look at this slide!
Next week please join us for a great presentation on the use of Social Media. For many of us figuring out social media and how to use it is like “going where no man has gone before.” Let’s take the leap and learn it. See you then!
Marla Shelby-Drabner, President
Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise
Next week please join us for a great presentation on the use of Social Media. For many of us figuring out social media and how to use it is like “going where no man has gone before.” Let’s take the leap and learn it. See you then!
Marla Shelby-Drabner, President
Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise
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