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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 05062003 - PR4 In the Matter of Proclaiming ) March 4-10,2003 as ) "Be Kind to Animals Week" ) RESOLUTION NO.2003/270 WHEREAS,we have been endowed not only with the blessings and benefits of our animal friends who offer us companionship,loyalty and great pleasure in our daily lives,but also with a firm responsibility to protect these fellow creatures with which we share the earth from need,pain, fear and suffering;and WHEREAS,the people in the County of Contra Costa are mindful ofthe valuable work done by the Animal Services Department and local humane groups for their invaluable contribution in caring for lost and unwanted animals, instilling humane values in our children through humane education programs and promoting a true working spirit of kindness and consideration for animals in the minds and hearts of all people; and WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa would like to recognize and honor the many Animal Services Volunteers who have contributed thousands of hours to pets and the community;and WHEREAS,the first full week ofMay has been set as the annual celebration ofthe national week observing responsible pet ownership and kindness to animals; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the members ofthe Board of Supervisors ofthe County ofContra Costa do PROCLAIM and PRONOUNCE the week of May 4th through May 10`h as"Be Kind To Animals Week'; PASSED by the Board of Supervisors on May 6, 2003 by unanimous vote of the Board members present. tIM� - . `� � J1, MARK DeSAULNIER JOHN 6161 A Chair District I Supervisor District IV Supervisor L YLE B.UIL MA FEDERAL D.GLOVER District II Supervisor District V Supervisor I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown: ATTESTED: May 6,2003 JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of supervisors and C unty Administra or RESOLUTION NO 20031370 f Contra Costa Animal Se � R TEACHER rvices paw A HUMANE EDUCATION NEWSLETTER O TEA ' ht Other Ways to Be Kind to Animals E KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK Year Round. Be Kind to Animals Week was a major Educate your self, friends and family initiative to promote Humane Kindness and members on how to properly take care of Humane Education. The promotion began your pets. Stress the importance of proper in 1915. Teaching humane values remains a focus today, by food, water, exercise and shelter for all offering both children and adults opportunities to learn and living things. Remember lessons that are develop compassionate attitudes towards animals. taught at young ages will stay with them for a lifetime. In celebration of the 88th annual Be Kind to Animals ,, Donate to your local shelter. All shelters Week, Contra Costa � ', ; appreciate monetary donations, in fact Animal Services ff 'r'f some shelters absolutely depend on them. will be hosting theirs ; But did you know that shelters need annual "Art Show 4 # supplies and other assistance. Here are and Contest"during some ideas for donations: the dedicated week Laundry detergent or bleach for the loads of laundry May 4-10• that are done each day. The theme for this • Pet Food is always a big help.Special needs such as years contest will be "Kindness and puppy or kitten food or other special formulas. Compassion towards Animals". • Volunteering.Often this doesn't mean direct contact Art work completed is to reflect how students show Kindness with the animals.Many shelters need help with and Compassion towards their pets and other animals in cleaning,filing or even mailing newsletters. our world. All art work is personal art completed only by the student. Certificates and stickers will be provided to each Encourage others to adopt from a shelter. participant. Awards and a party sponsored by Linguini's, There are many wonderful animals Clayton will be provided for all winner 9,'the teacher and waiting for a loving home.There are parents of the winners. Age groups will include the following: kittens, puppies, dogs and cats large and K-2nd, 3rd -4th, 5th-6th small, even smaller animals like rabbits, guinea pigs and rats that need homes and The purpose of this week is a celebration week to rerraod lots of love. - us of the bond we share with our animals/pets and fir respect to animals everywhere in the world. 4849 Imhoff Place 651 Pinole Shares Dr. ` For more details on the art contest,contact Tracey Stevens- Martinez,CA 94553 Pinole,CA 94564 Martin,Humane Education Coordinator at(925) 646-2935. 925 646 2995 510 374 3966 __ ... ................ ........_...... _ ......... _... . ........ ......... . ................................._ __ _ ................... Madness ClubWK, I R. x k Teaching children humane treatment to people and animals is of utmost importance. How children learn to treat animals with love, kindness, and appreciation will reflect on how they treat humans and animals in their adult life. Key points to review with your students are as listed: Principles of Humane Treatment of Animals P, Treat all living things with respect. q lr�'-s Be a good friend to all pets: ' Understand that animals have feelings. be responsible,trustworthy,and Caring. �s Act with kindness towards all animals. J Y Prevent cruelty and neglect of animals. Realize that animals improve the lives of humans. _. Provide proper nutrition and healthcare for animals. BOOKS REVIEWED BY AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION FOR STUDENTS AGES 7-12 The Butterfly Garden By Judith Levicoff with Mark Steilen Fig Pudding By Ralph Fletcher A Horne For Ernie By Amy Reichert I Can Make My World a Safer Place:A Kids Book William's Story By Debra Duel About Stopping Violence By Paul Kivel One Thousand Paper Cranes:The Story of Sadako The Adventures of Pilaf,Almandine and Tetrazzini and the Children's Peace Statue By Takayuki Ishii By Ethel Pochocki The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 ADog's Best Friend: Activity Book for By Christopher Paul Curtis Kids and their Dogs By Lisa Rosenthal Lobo the Wolf By Ernest Thompson Seton Sully the Seal and Alley the Cat Special addition by Mark Steilen By Lynn Whitehead with Mark Steilen Little Annie of Christian Creek By Thomas J.Sanker. Beautiful Joe By Marshall Saunders Retold by Quinn Currie Captains Command By Anna Myers ► For more book reviews,visit www.americanhumane.L)rg/books } -77 J 1ky } Parents&students who want to learn more about the humane treatment of animals should check out these resources. g 2, lot b-0 . ; ' POW Pit (A c V of +� d •F•a \ t4 •C) CA V.. Piz wpp, • �, cu H • "w U � r r ......................... .............._- .... ........... .... ...._... ......... _............................_- .......... .............. BHAALOO ( C haaloo, an Alaskan Malamute, was a stray who was brought into the Martinez Animal Shelter in December of 2000. Siberian Husky Rescue Referral of Northern California (SHRRCA) adopted him as soon as he becameg„ available. He was fostered at the home of Sandy Stewart where he recovered from severe ear infections and overcame the neglect of his former owners. He became such a part of the - f¢ family that Sandy adopted him as a companion to her female Malamute. k Bhaaloo attended obedience classes and ini� July of 2002,he was awarded the Canine Good Citizen certificate. He began his teaching career ,, at the retirement/nursing home of Courtyards at Pine Creek where he showed an ability to xy * " relate to all situations. His gentle nature, lover�$ $ of people, and unflappable bearing made him a natural for the CCC Animal Services Humane Education program. He greets the children with tail wagging, and prances around showing off his obedience tricks. Learning to approach and pet an animal properly and safely is the highlight of the program. At the end of the session, with the assistance of the children, Bhaaloo reveals his vocal prowess with a loud howl and we all end up laughing. Bhaaloo's latest success at Shadelands Elementary School proves that even though once abandoned and neglected, dogs can became Ambassadors of Good Will and have an important } { ' ` place in society. Thanks to the Martinez Animal Shelter for picking him up from the streets and SHRRCA for adopting him, Bhaaloo has had the opportunity to become just such E an ambassador. Bhaaloo and his teaching y. partner, Sandy Stewart are excited to be a part of the Contra Costa Animal Services Humane Education Program. Bhaaloo and Sandy love visiting the 2�~ class room to teach Pet Safety, Pet Care, and Bite Prevention i` Programs.To schedule Bhaaloo for a classroom visit, please contact Tracey Stevens- Martin, Humane Education Coordinator, at(925) _ 646 2935 r r�> � . Be Wek AM , S"OW ONUST Sponsored by Contra Costa County Animal Services May 4 ` May 10 (Open to children in grades K-s) Prizes and Party at Linguini`s - Clayton All participants receive special sticker & certificate ' �r Contest Theme Is ,N GG Kind,, ess Cal • Each entry must be original and personal art work by student. • Each entry MUST have a completed entry form attached to the Eawff of the paster (Double stick tape is recommended). • Posters cannot exceed 12 x 18 inches. • Entries are to demonstrate promoting kindness to animals. • Posters must be received NO LATER than April 3'8 3003 • Posters will become property of Contra Costa County Animal Services and may be displayed or used In publications. • IMPORTANT - Teachers gust per' , ,ar list of each student's name along with art work. Please list names, school and grade level on the same sheet. Entries may be mailed or delivered directly to the shelters: Martinez Shelter Pinole Shelter 4849 Imhoff Place 651 Pinole Shores Drive Martinez, CA 94553 Pinole, CA 94564 KNONEWN For more information, please contact Tracey Stevens-Martin, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Humane Education coordinator at (925) 646-2935. �� w `�VI l��yy yMr► 40, g tow uj ..: Q} L _ L 41 . 4) +i z z � z n z H -a m ra0 Sol so LL U.A>. »M. go 96 4. c c v c .� ,� Ac mm z �, z z �, z to u HOLLYPS HOUSE ai racey and Holly, Humane Educators for Contra Costa County Animal Services have been very busy visiting schools. We would like to thank all of you educators for assisting us with a successful year of school Iiolly at Cambridg Programs. Several programs including the pet safety, Element bite prevention and wildlife programs have been - , ary Conc CA presented in classrooms. Often in our classroom visits, we cannot share all of the F wonderful stories and questions that the children have, so Holly now has her own email address, to which h $ r students can send an email or ask questions about Humane Education. Holly and Tracey can be reached at: mzhollyshouse@yahoo corn Tracey and Holly love to receive mail and/or pictures. Should you have any questions or would like to schedule a classroom 4 presentation,please contact Tracey Stevens- Tracey with Martin at(925) 646-2935. Rescue dog "Buddy" We look forward to visiting you soon .._ � Have a dog gone good dad Tracey&Holly . r „k Tracey&Holly at Downer Elementaryy San Pablo, CA r i, remember �lueber 'S 'u5 n' ► ► us, Suzanne Boshnack and Please contact Tracey and Holly to schedule a Blueberry?We were the presentation, request Adopt a Teacher information or for any other.,questions you may have. We miss previous all. YOU Humane Education Coordinators far antra Costa Animal Services. We are currently living in Thank you letting us love our job and for sharing Peterborough, NH. Even though we are not exactly humane kindness and compassion, "there'. we are with you in spirit. Tracey Stevens-Martin and teaching dog,Holly,have Suzanne &Blueberry . replaced us as Humane Education Coordinators. 4th 1 ,off Place * CA 94553 65!0*ke 5hprvs Drive Pinole,CA 94 > r s et EDITORPRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE Tracey Stevens-Martin TO TEACHERS DIRECTOR OF CONTRA COSTA Contra Costa County Animal Services Department ANIMAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT believes that the welfare of animals can best be protected Mike Ross and promoted by a comprehensive education program. HUMANE EDUCATION COORDINATOR The following presentations are available FREE of charge to 4> Tracey Stevens-Martin classrooms in Contra Costa County.To schedule any presentation,call Tracey Stevens-Martin at(925)260-7806 HUMANE EDUCATION CONSULTANTS/VOLUNTEERS PET CARE AND CHOOSING A PET This presentation Suzanne Boshnack, Ilona Robinson,Sandy Stewart „ ti ;j' introduces the proper care and responsibility involved in owning a pet.The educator presents a story using a felt- Stray Animals,Injured Animals, board,and shows a film.Topics include basic pet care,pet or Animals which have bitten overpopulation, how to choose a pet,bite prevention and safety. CENTRAL&EAST COUNTY........................(925)646-2995 WILDLIFE Options for choosing a pet are discussed in this presentation,and WEST COUNTY..........................„................(510)374-3966 differences in care and requirements are pinpointed.The topic moves from domestic to wild animals,stressing animals Lost and found Animals fgthe fact that wild �� Martinez Volunteers...............................(925)798-1773 do not make good pets.The presentation ends with a film,which ' Pinole Volunteers..............................„.....(570)724-7036 emphasizes important points to consider before adopting a pet. City of Antioch Animal problems.......(925)779-6989 VISIT WITH AN OFFICER Students love to hear first-hand stories about their jobs.An Animal Service Officer will be glad to join us at any of our many Low-Cost Spay/ presentations,show the children the truck and all the specialized rescue Neuter/Vaccination Clinic.................,..<(925)646-4484 equipment used in his/her day,and discuss animal laws with the children. S.N.A.P.program.....................................(925)933-S114AP It is our way to help remove the stigma of"Dog Catcher”,the bad guy. Licensing Information............................(925)646-2958 Suggestions for a Successful Presentation Orphaned or Injured Wildlife Make an appointment at least two weeks in advance. Prepare the students CALL THE LINDSAY MusEum....................(925)935-1978 to ask specific questions on specific topics.With younger children you may need to define the difference between Stories and Questions. 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