Announcements



Does Your Dog Pull on the Leash?


Gentle Leader video training:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWFPWj08Bhs

Megan Maxwell Trainer:  http://www.petbehaviorchange.com/index.htm

As with any training, it is important to be knowledgeable and patient.  Gentle leader collars are not like a typical collar and are only worn on walks.  The object is to gently re-direct the dogs head and not pull on the leash which differs from traditional walking methods.

 



Front Desk Training


Front Desk volunteers are the face and voice of PAWS! Training sessions will be offered on Sunday January 15, January 29, February 12, and February 26 at 4:30pm in the lobby of the PAWS Shelter. One and a half hour training session initially. Shadowing with a veteran volunteer will be scheduled at that time. Advance registration is necessary. Please contact e_cassin@comcast.net no later than 2 days prior to the session that you would like to attend. Please provide your name and phone number in case of a cancellation.
 

Front Desk duties include meeting and greeting visitors to PAWS, dispersing accurate information, answering phones, taking dog/cat surrender information, and collaborating with volunteers from the cat and dog wings. Best of all you get to work alongside amazing PAWS cats and dogs! Shifts available: 10:45-1:30pm and 1:30pm-4pm weekends; 4:45-7 on Mondays, 11-2 Tuesdays. Training is required.



Dog Volunteer Training Dates...


Please consider spending a few hours each week with the PAWS dogs. Without consistent, regular volunteers, PAWS is limited as to how many animals we can help!

Training Dates:

All trainings are at 4:30pm and last about 1 - 1.5 hours.

Jan 8 (full) and 22
Feb 12 and 26
Mar 11 and 25
Apr 1 and 22
May 13 and 27 

  

Once you've filled out your Volunteer Application online, you can RSVP to a training by contacting us at dogvolunteertraining@centrecountypaws.org. Training lasts around 1.5 hours and includes an intro to PAWS, dog handling, volunteer and dog safety, and in-kennel care and cleaning. Training dates are subject to change.


What do the PAWS Dog Volunteers do?

Care for the PAWS dogs:
 

Dog Fosters care for PAWS dogs in their homes.
 

Adoption Counselors process dog adoption applications.
 

Dogs living in the kennels at PAWS are cared for by volunteers who staff the AM and PM Cleaning/Walking shifts.
 

Dogs living in the kennels need our help every day — 7 days/week, 365 days/year.
 

We feed, walk, and spend time with the kennel dogs — as well as clean their kennels, do dishes and laundry, and clean the various rooms in the Dog Wing.
 

Outlines of the basic tasks:
 

Dog Wing shift times
AM/PM cleaning/walking tasks
AM shift-specific tasks
PM shift-specific tasks
Sunday dog show help
   

Staff Dog Wing during open hours:
 

The PAWS Center is open to the public:
 

  • Saturdays 11am-4pm
  • Sundays 11am-4pm, Noon-2pm Fosters in for Dog Show
  • Mondays 5-7pm
  • Tuesdays 11am-2pm
     

During open hours we need volunteers to staff various shifts:
 

Escort/monitor: escort people through the kennels. Answer questions about the dogs & PAWS adoption policies and procedures. Ensure public safety while they are visiting the kennels.
 

Sunday dog show help: handle a kennel dog during the dog show. Answer questions from the public about the dog.

 
Other ways to help the PAWS dogs:

Special events: planning, coordinating, and staffing
 

Landscaping: maintaining grounds, mowing, etc.
 

Other volunteer opportunities



Cat Volunteer Training Dates...


Please consider spending a few hours each week with the PAWS cats. Without consistent, regular volunteers, PAWS is limited as to how many animals we can help! Once you've filled out your Volunteer Application online, you can RSVP by contacting the trainer listed next to the date you are available. Attendance is limited to 8 persons per session, so advance registration is required. Training dates are subject to change. Be sure to include contact information so that we can reach you if the session must be rescheduled. 

 

Cat Care Training:

Sunday, February 12, 6-7:30 p.m., Karen Grubb: karen1263@comcast.net 
Wednesday, February 15, 6-7:30 p.m., Judy Roberts: jwr110@comcast.net 
Sunday, February 26, 6-7:30 p.m., Karen Grubb: karen1263@comcast.net 

Sunday, March 11, 6-7:30 p.m., Karen Grubb: karen1263@comcast.net 
Sunday, March 25, 6-7:30 p.m., Karen Grubb: karen1263@comcast.net 



Floor Volunteer Training*:

Wednesday, February 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Marilyn Eastridge: e8o@psu.edu 

Monday, March 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Marilyn Eastridge: e8o@psu.edu 

*Cat Care Training is a prerequisite for Floor Volunteer Training.

All sessions are held at the PAWS Adoption Center, 1401 Trout Road, State College, PA


What do the PAWS Cat Volunteers do?

Care for the PAWS cats:
 

Cat Fosters care for PAWS cats in their homes.
 

Adoption Counselors process cat adoption applications.

Cats living at PAWS are cared for by volunteers who staff the AM and PM Cleaning shifts.
 

Cats living at PAWS need our help every day - 7 days/week, 365 days/year.
 

We feed and spend time with the cats as well as clean their cages, do dishes and laundry, and clean the various rooms in the Cat Wing.
 

Cat Wing shift times vary on weekdays, but there is an am and pm cleaning crew Monday through Friday. Usually they begin between 8 and 9 am and 4-6 pm On the weekends the crews work from 9-11 am and 4-6 pm
   

Staff Cat Wing during open hours:
 

The PAWS Center is open to the public:
 

  • Saturdays and Sundays 11am-4pm
  • Mondays 5-7pm
  • Tuesdays 11 am - 2 pm
     

During open hours we need volunteers to staff various shifts:
 

Floor Volunteers: Escort people through the cat wing. Answer questions about the cats & PAWS adoption policies and procedures. Ensure public safety while they are visiting the cats.
 

Adoption Counselors: Take adoption applications for cats, meet with potential adopters, discuss cat ownership, and follow through on applications and adoption.


Other ways to help the PAWS cats:

Special events: planning, coordinating, and staffing
 

Landscaping: maintaining grounds, mowing, etc.
 

Other volunteer opportunities