Post on 03-Jan-2016
Helping the Humane SocietySymposium #3
Caleb, Cara, Catherine, Claire, Kelli, Leo, Melanie
VIDEO
Problem within the community
• Humane society has a need for basic supplies in order for it to run day to day.
• These included;
• Dog & Cat food (dry, wet)
• Dog & Cat Treats, Water & food bowls
• Leashes, litter, pet shampoo, pooper scoopers.
• Cleaning supplies; clorox clean -up , paper towels, liquid dish detergent, laundry detergent
• Tools; vice grips, wrenches, socket set, hammers, screw drivers, power washers
• What we raised; newspapers, aluminum cans, bleach, and money.
• Fun
• Passionate about the Cause
• Thought we could make the most difference with the time provided
• Prominent issue within the community
• Excuse to play with animals
Problem
to
Change
Nature of the
ProblemOver population of pets-due to owners not getting them
spayed or neutered
Animal cruelty
Lack of Awareness-more people may get involved if they know what is going on
Causes of the Problem & Solution
• People are NOT donating
• Humane Society does not have the funds
• Economy/Job security in the area, when owners leave they can’t take their pets
• Puppy mills, more people go for dogs that are bred instead of Humane Society pets
• Raise awareness through campaigns (Gilman theme night, posters, word of mouth, social media)
• More widespread recycling initiatives
• Work together with Marietta College
• Don’t adopt unless financially secure
Why we chose this solution
• Newspapers/cans due to the abundance on campus
• Cause we could get behind
• Able to accomplish much with what we raised
• Huge return on our efforts
Our Success
• To judge how successful we were look at our goals:
• Raise community awareness and support
• Provide a boost of resources
• Relieve animal suffering
What would we do differently
• Campaign more on and off campus
• Create more posters
• Post announcement on my marietta
• Word of mouth
• Start earlier
• Make a sign-up list for students to come volunteer with us
• Take animals to nursing home
• Make connections with the mail room (newspapers)
Conclusion