Calendar of Special Events
2014-15
Sept. 4th- 1st meeting
Oct.- Proper Animal Care Campaign
Oct. 9th- Baby Silkie Chickens
Oct. 16th- Bay Haven Farms: Horse Talk
Nov.- No Fur Coats or Reptile Purses Campaign
Nov. 6th- Navarre Ferret Rescue Presentation
Nov. 13th- Turtle Talk
Nov. 20th- Dog Training Talk by Trainer Penny Brenton
Dec.- Adopt Don't Shop Campaign
Dec. 4th- Dr. Dyson Vet talk w/ owl
Dec. 18th- no meeting
Jan. 8th- Dog Fighting Talk by Megan R.
Jan. 26-30 Supply Drive for local Rescues
Feb. 19th- Pet overpopulation talk
Feb. 26th- Spay & Neuter Campaign
March 5th- Sea lions, Dolphins, & Sharks talk
March 12th- Hotel for Dogs and Cats Rescue Presentation
April 16th- S.R.C. Animal Control Officer Presentation
April 30th- End of Year Party
2014-15
Sept. 4th- 1st meeting
Oct.- Proper Animal Care Campaign
Oct. 9th- Baby Silkie Chickens
Oct. 16th- Bay Haven Farms: Horse Talk
Nov.- No Fur Coats or Reptile Purses Campaign
Nov. 6th- Navarre Ferret Rescue Presentation
Nov. 13th- Turtle Talk
Nov. 20th- Dog Training Talk by Trainer Penny Brenton
Dec.- Adopt Don't Shop Campaign
Dec. 4th- Dr. Dyson Vet talk w/ owl
Dec. 18th- no meeting
Jan. 8th- Dog Fighting Talk by Megan R.
Jan. 26-30 Supply Drive for local Rescues
Feb. 19th- Pet overpopulation talk
Feb. 26th- Spay & Neuter Campaign
March 5th- Sea lions, Dolphins, & Sharks talk
March 12th- Hotel for Dogs and Cats Rescue Presentation
April 16th- S.R.C. Animal Control Officer Presentation
April 30th- End of Year Party
Santa Rosa County Animal Control Presentation April 16th
Officer Hale and his bloodhound puppy, Reba, talked with the club today. They discussed how Reba is being trained to be a search and rescue dog and what an Animal Control Officer's job entails. The presentation wrapped up with student being able to see the compartments in the animal control truck and seeing how catch poles work.
Officer Hale and his bloodhound puppy, Reba, talked with the club today. They discussed how Reba is being trained to be a search and rescue dog and what an Animal Control Officer's job entails. The presentation wrapped up with student being able to see the compartments in the animal control truck and seeing how catch poles work.
Guinea Pigs with Ms. Cozart Feb. 26th
Guinea pigs
Guinea pigs are harder work then people assume. People say they stink but that is because they don’t clean the guinea pigs cage every day. The daily clean won’t take you long. All you need to do is replace the bedding and wipe down the part where they use the bathroom. Also, don’t forget to replace their food. You have to be careful when having a guinea pig. They can get pregnant very fast. When they get pregnant you must separate the babies from the parents or else the parents can make the babies get pregnant. That could be very dangerous. If your guinea pig has babies and they don’t make it don’t be too upset because usually the first ones don’t make it.
Guinea pigs love timothy hay. They also love fresh fruits and vegetables. Parsley is also one of the likes of a guinea pig. When setting up water you should put a little vitamin in the water once a week so you can be sure they are healthy. If your guinea pig sheds a lot that means it is most likely scared and/or nervous. If they hide a lot that is normal. Don’t let your guinea pig roam around your home unattended because they chew a lot and think what would happen if they chewed a wire! If your guinea pig bites, that means they feel insecure.
Here are some guinea pig fun facts:
.They poop around 200 pellets a day
.They like to hide
.They like to chew things
.There are different breeds of guinea pigs
.Albino means lack of pigmentation (color)
.They end up in rescues a lot because they breed quickly
Written by : Sophia A.
Guinea pigs
Guinea pigs are harder work then people assume. People say they stink but that is because they don’t clean the guinea pigs cage every day. The daily clean won’t take you long. All you need to do is replace the bedding and wipe down the part where they use the bathroom. Also, don’t forget to replace their food. You have to be careful when having a guinea pig. They can get pregnant very fast. When they get pregnant you must separate the babies from the parents or else the parents can make the babies get pregnant. That could be very dangerous. If your guinea pig has babies and they don’t make it don’t be too upset because usually the first ones don’t make it.
Guinea pigs love timothy hay. They also love fresh fruits and vegetables. Parsley is also one of the likes of a guinea pig. When setting up water you should put a little vitamin in the water once a week so you can be sure they are healthy. If your guinea pig sheds a lot that means it is most likely scared and/or nervous. If they hide a lot that is normal. Don’t let your guinea pig roam around your home unattended because they chew a lot and think what would happen if they chewed a wire! If your guinea pig bites, that means they feel insecure.
Here are some guinea pig fun facts:
.They poop around 200 pellets a day
.They like to hide
.They like to chew things
.There are different breeds of guinea pigs
.Albino means lack of pigmentation (color)
.They end up in rescues a lot because they breed quickly
Written by : Sophia A.
February Campaign- Spay and Neuter
January Campaign- Supply Drive for local rescues
The students did a great job promoting the supply drive by appearing on I.T.V. and making regular announcements during lunch. Enough donations were collected to send supplies to Squiggly's, Navarre Ferret (and Dog) Rescue, and S.O.C.K.S..
The students did a great job promoting the supply drive by appearing on I.T.V. and making regular announcements during lunch. Enough donations were collected to send supplies to Squiggly's, Navarre Ferret (and Dog) Rescue, and S.O.C.K.S..
December Campaign- Adopt, Don't Shop
Dr. Dyson Exotic Vet Talk Dec. 4
The Animal Welfare Meeting on December 4, 2014 provided a unique glimpse into the day of one of our local veterinarians, Dr. Natalie Dyson, from St. Francis Vet Clinic. The Animal Welfare group loved to hear about the education needed, the variety of animals she treats, holiday concerns, and the unique “guest” that is with her at the clinic. Dr. Dyson provided an awesome learning and once in a life-time experience for our club members. Dr. Dyson first answered questions about the education and experience needed to be accepted to vet school and the type of classes that would be beneficial in high school and college. She mentioned to our group of animal lovers that being a vet is not just about puppies and kittens, but has a lot of emotional and physical demands.
Dr. Dyson is the veterinarian that helps the Zoo of Northwest Florida, helps with the local seaturtle rehabilitation group, and is a member of the stranding team for all marine animals. With her work at her local clinic and these commitments, Dr. Dyson has been able to help give birth to the gorilla at the zoo, work with the tigers, and aid in wildlife rescue with a huge variety of local animals.
Questions were asked about concerns about holiday decorations and foods. She talked to our group about the dangers of tinsel on the tree, exposed electrical wires that pets could chew, and the rich holiday foods that can make some pets sick and even die. These warnings were taken seriously by our loving students.
Dr. Dyson then brought out her “guest” at the clinic. The full grown screech owl that was no bigger that a small stuffed animal came out of the kennel willingly and allowed all of our students to pet it while it sat calmly on her arm. The owl had been hit by a car and was found in the car’s grill. The owl was recovering well but still had bleeding behind one eye and the vision of the owl had not been determined. These considerations were impacting whether the owl would be able to be released or become an ambassador at a wildlife refuge or zoo.
The meeting was fun and educational. We learned about being a vet, how to make sure our pet stays out of the holiday hazards, and best of all take a selfie with an owl! Who gets to do that?! WE DO! You too can come and join us! Thursdays after school until 2:20. You never know what wild ride we will be taking!
(collage created by club member)
The Animal Welfare Meeting on December 4, 2014 provided a unique glimpse into the day of one of our local veterinarians, Dr. Natalie Dyson, from St. Francis Vet Clinic. The Animal Welfare group loved to hear about the education needed, the variety of animals she treats, holiday concerns, and the unique “guest” that is with her at the clinic. Dr. Dyson provided an awesome learning and once in a life-time experience for our club members. Dr. Dyson first answered questions about the education and experience needed to be accepted to vet school and the type of classes that would be beneficial in high school and college. She mentioned to our group of animal lovers that being a vet is not just about puppies and kittens, but has a lot of emotional and physical demands.
Dr. Dyson is the veterinarian that helps the Zoo of Northwest Florida, helps with the local seaturtle rehabilitation group, and is a member of the stranding team for all marine animals. With her work at her local clinic and these commitments, Dr. Dyson has been able to help give birth to the gorilla at the zoo, work with the tigers, and aid in wildlife rescue with a huge variety of local animals.
Questions were asked about concerns about holiday decorations and foods. She talked to our group about the dangers of tinsel on the tree, exposed electrical wires that pets could chew, and the rich holiday foods that can make some pets sick and even die. These warnings were taken seriously by our loving students.
Dr. Dyson then brought out her “guest” at the clinic. The full grown screech owl that was no bigger that a small stuffed animal came out of the kennel willingly and allowed all of our students to pet it while it sat calmly on her arm. The owl had been hit by a car and was found in the car’s grill. The owl was recovering well but still had bleeding behind one eye and the vision of the owl had not been determined. These considerations were impacting whether the owl would be able to be released or become an ambassador at a wildlife refuge or zoo.
The meeting was fun and educational. We learned about being a vet, how to make sure our pet stays out of the holiday hazards, and best of all take a selfie with an owl! Who gets to do that?! WE DO! You too can come and join us! Thursdays after school until 2:20. You never know what wild ride we will be taking!
(collage created by club member)
November Campaign- No Fur Coats & No Reptile Purses
Dog Trainer Penny Brenton Nov. 27th
Ms. Benton talked with students about positive training methods to use with dogs. She explained how important it is to motivate a pet as opposed to harshly demanding that it do what you want. Although Positive training methods often take a bit more patience to learn, the long lasting relationship with your pet is worth it. These methods also don't run the high risk of developing other behavior problems that "old school" training methods did. Ms. Brenton demonstrated how to start training with the help of a volunteer student. In no time, the student was sitting in the chair Ms. Brenton wanted and enjoying some M&M's. Students then took turns trying to get Ms. Brenton's dog to sit, stay, heal, and come.
Ms. Benton talked with students about positive training methods to use with dogs. She explained how important it is to motivate a pet as opposed to harshly demanding that it do what you want. Although Positive training methods often take a bit more patience to learn, the long lasting relationship with your pet is worth it. These methods also don't run the high risk of developing other behavior problems that "old school" training methods did. Ms. Brenton demonstrated how to start training with the help of a volunteer student. In no time, the student was sitting in the chair Ms. Brenton wanted and enjoying some M&M's. Students then took turns trying to get Ms. Brenton's dog to sit, stay, heal, and come.
Navarre Ferret Rescue Nov. 6th
Ms. Owens, founder and president of the Navarre Ferret Rescue, talked to club members today about the proper care of ferrets. She discussed many misconceptions and ways to prevent some of the most common health issues ferrets have. With her were four ferrets, Napoleon, Pete, Raj, and Jake. Napoleon was recently diagnosed with adrenal disease and was missing hair due to the illness. This was discussed and explain as well as treatments and the limitations of available treatments. The four boys romped and played with club members, giving them a glimpse of how social ferrets are.
Ms. Owens, founder and president of the Navarre Ferret Rescue, talked to club members today about the proper care of ferrets. She discussed many misconceptions and ways to prevent some of the most common health issues ferrets have. With her were four ferrets, Napoleon, Pete, Raj, and Jake. Napoleon was recently diagnosed with adrenal disease and was missing hair due to the illness. This was discussed and explain as well as treatments and the limitations of available treatments. The four boys romped and played with club members, giving them a glimpse of how social ferrets are.
October Campaign
This year students decided to dedicate October to proper animal care. Each group choose a different type of animal to promote the care of. Posters ranged from Ferrets, cats, and dogs, to spiders and chickens. Students all over the school were reminder each day as they pasted the posters how important it is to care for our pets properly.
This year students decided to dedicate October to proper animal care. Each group choose a different type of animal to promote the care of. Posters ranged from Ferrets, cats, and dogs, to spiders and chickens. Students all over the school were reminder each day as they pasted the posters how important it is to care for our pets properly.
SILKIE CHICKS!
The Silkie Chicks started as a research project one of Ms. Owens' students was working on. Club members were joyed to get to see the new born chicks the day after they hatched. The white chick was the first one out of the egg and was named Juan Pablo by students. Following him, Butter Ball (Blue splash) tried to get out of his egg, but was beaten out by Nugget (black). Odd was the last chick to emerge. In fact, he piped his outer shell Wednesday, but had to be helped out Thursday morning as the inner membrane has shrink-wrapped to him. Club members held the chicks and learned about the problems that can occur during hatching. They also learned about splayed leg and curled toes as three of the four chicks had one or the other of these problems. All students agreed that the Band-Aid-cardstock "boots" worn by Juan to straighten out his/her crooked feet were cute.
The Silkie Chicks started as a research project one of Ms. Owens' students was working on. Club members were joyed to get to see the new born chicks the day after they hatched. The white chick was the first one out of the egg and was named Juan Pablo by students. Following him, Butter Ball (Blue splash) tried to get out of his egg, but was beaten out by Nugget (black). Odd was the last chick to emerge. In fact, he piped his outer shell Wednesday, but had to be helped out Thursday morning as the inner membrane has shrink-wrapped to him. Club members held the chicks and learned about the problems that can occur during hatching. They also learned about splayed leg and curled toes as three of the four chicks had one or the other of these problems. All students agreed that the Band-Aid-cardstock "boots" worn by Juan to straighten out his/her crooked feet were cute.
BAY HAVEN FARMS VISIT
Bay Haven started their presentation with a classroom presentation on basic horse and pony care and how to avoid common ailments. After a question ad answer session, the presentation was moved outside so the students could meet two of their horses. Students were shown how to correctly approach and pet a horse, which they very much enjoyed. They also had an opportunity to see the horse's teeth, which many students were surprised by how large the teeth are.
Bay Haven started their presentation with a classroom presentation on basic horse and pony care and how to avoid common ailments. After a question ad answer session, the presentation was moved outside so the students could meet two of their horses. Students were shown how to correctly approach and pet a horse, which they very much enjoyed. They also had an opportunity to see the horse's teeth, which many students were surprised by how large the teeth are.