Helping the Humane SocietySymposium #3

Caleb, Cara, Catherine, Claire, Kelli, Leo, Melanie

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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