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Free dog care/ training classes offered by local expert

Dec 19, 2015
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Have a Heart Humane Society if offering free dog training classes to 20 lucky Tehachapi kids beginning this January. Local dog training expert, Rosemary Evans, will be conducting the classes.

Each class consists of two sessions, the first one covering things dogs need to thrive and be happy such as proper nutrition, exercise, training, attention and love. During the second session, kids will be invited to bring their family dog and learn some simple tricks and play some crate games.

Classes are: Jan. 14 and 21 for kids age

9 -11 and Jan. 11 and 18 for kids 12-14.

Kids who successfully complete the class with go home with a bag of premium dog food, a one-year subscription to Kind News (an 8 pg. magazine published by the ASPCA) and a certificate of completion.

Dogs must be leash-trained, friendly with kids and other dogs, altered and up to date on vaccinations (vet proof required).

Reservations are on a first come first serve basis. To register email [email protected] and include name and age of dog, proof of spay or neuter and vaccinations, child's name and age.

Thunder Paws Dog Training is located at 20609 Santa Lucia.

Pets For Vets a stunning success

The County of Kern and the Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation are proud to announce that after only two weeks, Pets for Vets has quickly met and exceeded all their goals!

“Nearly one year ago the Board of Supervisors adopted some goals. One of those was to begin to use crowdfunding. Pets for Vets was the County’s first attempt at that and Kern’s people stepped up, which they always do,” stated Chairman of the Board of Supervisors David Couch.

Initially, the crowdfunding venture on Gofundme.com was seeking $1,500 in donations to fund free pet adoptions for eligible veterans and their families. Public response was overwhelming and the original goal was reached within a week. A new goal was set, $2,500, and it was surpassed by the end of the following week. “I’m stunned,” said Animal Services Director, Nick Cullen. “The caring generosity that is a hallmark of our community is evidenced again in these Pets for Vets donations. I’m grateful and proud to be part of this worthy effort.” With the crowdfunding goals achieved, attention will now be turned to match homeless pets with County veterans and their families.

If you are a Veteran or know one who would benefit from the loyal companionship of a healthy dog or cat, the Pets for Vets program covers all adoption fees associated with adopting a spayed or neutered dog or cat from any of the Animal Shelters operated by Kern County. Free adoptions are available to Active Duty personnel, current and former members of the Reserves and National Guard, veterans of the U.S. military, and/or their immediate family members on a first come first served basis. To confirm eligibility simply bring one of the following forms of ID to your nearest Kern County Animal Services Shelter:

• A Military ID · Kern County veterans

ID card

• Dependent ID · DD-214 or · NGB Form 22

• Bakersfield shelter at 951 Fruitvale Ave.

• Mojave shelter at 923 Poole St.

• Lake Isabella shelter at 14891 Hwy 178

For more information on adopting a pet from Kern County Animal Services, please call (661) 868-7100.


 

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