1. HELPING HANDS, OPEN HEARTS
Caitlin Hope Graham
EDU 352: Foundations of Educational Technology
Scott Shepard
May 9, 2012
*Note: All animal pictures are of my pets.*
2. PURPOSE
Animals are a part of our everyday lives. Many students
will be happy tell you all about their pets. I propose
creating a club or group to get students involved with
animals. Local animal shelters would appreciate the
help. With so many animals housed in shelters across
the nation, this club will be beneficial to all concerned.
3. BENEFITS
Responsibility.
Dependability.
Respect for others and
living creatures.
Gain experience.
Boost self-esteem.
Socialization.
Affection.
Grooming.
Exercise.
Increased chances of
adoption.
Students Animals
4. RESPONSIBILITY
Volunteering at
animal shelters
helps students as
they learn to care
for the
animals, they
discover valuable
lessons in how to
be responsible.
“Do more than
belong: participate.
Do more than care:
help. Do more than
believe: practice.
Do more than be
fair: be kind. Do
more than forgive:
forget. Do more
than dream: work.”
~ William Arthur
Ward
5. SOCIALIZATION
Animals who have
been properly
socialized have
improved chances
of being adopted
out than those who
aren’t. A great way
for animals to be
socialized is to
have them
continually
introduced to
people and other
animals. Thus
teaching them that
not everything is
pain and
abandonment.
“Do not follow
where the path may
lead.
Go instead where
there is no path
and leave a trail.”
~ Harold R.
McAlindon
6. DEPENDABILITY
Students learn
about dependability
by caring for the
animals in shelters.
This in turn will
benefit them as
they make their
way in the world, in
future jobs, and
careers.
“The people follow
the example of
those above them.”
~ Chinese Proverb
7. AFFECTION
Animals, like
people, need
affection. With daily
affection from those
who care for them
the animals are
less likely to be
aggressive, anxiety
less, and shows the
animals that there
are humans who
care.
“Love is the master
key that opens the
gate of happiness.”
~ Oliver Wendell
Holmes
8. RESPECT
Students will learn
respect for the
animals in their
care and in doing
so learn respect for
others as well.
Respect for others
is a key foundation
in any career and in
showing respect
for others, students
will lay the
groundwork in
boosting their self-
esteem and gaining
respect for
themselves.
“In spite of
everything I still
believe that people
are really good at
heart.”
~ Anne Frank
9. GROOMING
Animals, like
humans, need to
be groomed
regularly. Not only
does it help their
coats look nice, but
makes them feel
good if their fur isn’t
matted and dirty.
Frequent grooming
habits can prevent
illness and
infection.
“Never neglect an
opportunity for
improvement.”
~ Sir William Jones
10. GAINEXPERIENCE
Whether it is
answering the
phones, helping
with the animals, or
even helping
potential owners
decide what animal
is right for
them, students
volunteering at
animal shelters
gain experience
that can be used in
the future work
place. They
experience a set
schedule of
responsibilities and
can gain a
reference for future
employment or
even on a college
application.
“Don't ask what the
world needs. Ask
what makes you
come alive, and go
do it. Because what
the world needs is
people who have
come alive.”
~ Howard Thurman
11. EXERCISE
Exercise for
animals is
important, just as it
is for people. With
proper
exercise, not only
can animals lose
those extra
pounds, but also
have an outlet for
any extra energy
they may be
storing. Daily
exercise is healthy
for animals.
“Without sweat and
toil no work is
made perfect.”
~ Latin Proverb
12. BOOSTSELF-ESTEEM
Students who help
in shelters can
build self-esteem.
To lend a hand to
those four-legged
friends who are
homeless gives a
sense of
satisfaction, by
feeling needed and
appreciated.
Increase happiness
and even lower
stress.
“Everything that
happens to us
leaves some trace
behind; everything
contributes
imperceptibly to
make us what we
are.”
~ Johann Wolfgang
von Goethe
13. INCREASEDCHANCESOFADOPTION
Animals who have
been
socialized, taken
care of, and appear
happy and healthy
have a higher
chance of being
adopted.
Decreasing
populations in the
shelter.
“Believe with all of
your heart that you
will do what you
were made to do.”
~ Orison Swett
Marden
14. IS IT WORTH IT?
Students will gain so much more than simple work
experience from helping local animal shelters. They
will make new friends and gain life and work
experience that will be advantageous to them in the
future. The best part is it decreases the chances of
the students joining a gang if they otherwise
occupied with works to help their community. They
will obtain a great deal more from helping others
not to mention learning valuable lessons in
responsibility, dependability, and respect for others.
“When it is dark enough, you can see the
stars.”
~ Persian Proverb
