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everyone loves a dog. And don't forget about cats, rabbits,
and other small animals. Try to find ways to use your love
for pets to help others. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
- walk
dogs for your physically challenged neighbors
- promote
the annual rabies clinic
- sponsor
a day of free dog grooming
- offer
to dog-sit for neighbors going on vacation
- take
pets to visit with patients at the nursing home
- help
out at the humane society
- assist
with the pet show at the county fair
- sponsor
a dog food collection for the local animal shelter
- host
a community dog dip (see if a local supply store will donate
the chemicals!)
- help
clean and/or paint the local animal shelter
- host
a petting zoo in the neighborhood or at a local day care
- teach
younger 4-H'ers about proper care of rabbits or other pets
Here's
one idea for a project that works!
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| Nursing
Home Cheer |
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Williamson County Rabbit Rangers project group took their
rabbits to a local nursing home to "cheer up the
patients." While they were there, they also sang
Christmas carols and gave out candy. The patients enjoyed
the visit with the rabbits and the 4-H'ers. The patients
wanted to hold and pet the rabbits, and "they all
had a smile on their face." |
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How do you think animals can benefit your community?
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