SCORE Presentation
Transcript: Picking up poop Cleaning kennels Seeing animals stay in the shelter for a long time Learning my actions are hurting animals What is being done? http://www.ovathebridge.com/content/warm-weather-fun-4-paws-lane Help animals Wildlife Veterinarian Volunteering for six hours every week at the shelter over the summer Founded in 1948 Global conservation projects More than 1,200 member organizations Playing with the dogs and cats Helping dogs get adopted The staff Feeling like I was needed Becoming aware of the problems animals are facing in the world Pollution All Creatures Great and Small official protection to endangered/threatened species limits on hunting preserves wildlife Impacts on my Life By Anna Tyler Saving endangered species from extinction Reducing humans' impact on earth Preserving environment Research Paper Global Warming Do not litter Plant local, native plants Recycle (plastic, paper, glass, metal) Become involved in organizations/programs dedicated to saving endangered species Do not buy exotic gifts (tiger fur, ivory, crocodile skin, ect) My SCORE Project World Wildlife Fund Likes and Dislikes Dislikes Internship at the Cape Ann Animal Aid Research paper on humans causing the heightened species extinction rate Likes Sweeping/mopping Cleaning kennels Walking dogs Playing with dogs outside Playing with cats inside Interacting with customers (giving info. on animal, letting them meet the animal) Washing bowls/litter boxes/toys Laundry Cleaning isolation Picking up poop Making sure every animal has fresh water Deforestation Overexploitation Endangered Species Act of 1973 Thank you! What can I do? International Union for Conservation of Nature Humans are the main contributors to the heightened species extinction rate Threaten and destroy habitats Used to be 10-100 species/year Now 27,000 species/year Ecosystems cannot clean/recirculate air and water, provide new sources for pharmaceuticals, pollinate crops Working at the