What was recommended by city employees and a couple of the councilmen (that are in our court) was that each one of us come with our own reasons why we think Cedar City needs an off leash dog park at our proposal on March 19th. It was recommended keeping our statements (reasons) short and not repeating the same reasons over and over again but to fill the room with reasons.
Monthly Archives: February 2014
We are still hard at work getting a dog park
Will you make this your year of the donor (nonprofit tip of the week)
ill you make this your Year of the Donor?
Posted: 25 Feb 2014 07:43 AM PST
Network for Good Non-Profit Marketing Blog has some suggestions for you at 7 Ways to Make 2014 the Year of the Donor:
- Have a solid plan.
- Send an amazing thank you.
- Keep the conversation going.
- Clearly articulate your impact.
- Invite donors for their feedback.
- Regularly test and improve.
- Create feel-good moments.
Dog park public meeting notice
Come show your support
How to rehome your dog (as featured on www.cesarsway.com)
By Juliana Weiss-Roessler
The dog pound is a lot like puppy prison, except that dogs don’t actually have to have done anything wrong to get sent there — or worse, get killed there. You should absolutely consider other alternatives to taking your dog to the pound.
So, what alternatives can you try? Well, that depends on your situation. The first question to answer is this: “Why do you feel like you have to give up your dog?” Many times, it may feel like saying goodbye is the only option you have, but often it just isn’t true, so below are several potential problems that may make you think about giving up your dog and how you can keep from doing that.
Your Health Is Being Compromised.
For people who are severely allergic or suffering from a disease that weakens their immune system, owning a dog can give real meaning to the phrase “love is pain.” But it doesn’t have to be that way, and you don’t necessarily have to give up your best friend.
HEPA filters can help a lot, as can keeping your pet out of certain areas of the home. A commitment to cleanliness — both for your living space and by frequently bathing your pet — will also make a big difference. And if you clearly convey to your doctor how important your pet is to you, often they’ll try harder to come up with a treatment that will allow you to coexist in harmony.
The Dog Is Misbehaving — Badly
Many dog lovers will say that there’s no behavior that’s so bad it should cause you to get rid of your pet, but that’s not necessarily true. Some people just aren’t able to manage certain dogs, and if you fear that your dog’s behavior is going to cause harm to come to you, another person, or the dog, it’s not unreasonable to think about giving your dog up.
That being said, there are lots of behavior specialists out there who can help you to train your dog out of dangerous behaviors, and oftentimes even extreme misbehaving can occur because the pet is suffering from a medical issue. The first thing to do is to check with your vet.
Dog-Friendly Housing Isn’t Available to You
If you can’t find affordable housing that allows you to have a dog, that’s a pretty difficult problem to solve. Even the most ardent dog lovers (well, most of them, anyway) wouldn’t suggest that you keep your pet and live on the streets, so if you’ve tried and tried and just can’t find anything, giving up your pooch has to be considered.
Here’s the thing, though. Even if you ultimately do feel like you have to give up your dog, there’s absolutely no reason that the pound ever has to be a consideration. Where should you look for housing?
Alternatives to the Pound
Solicit Friends and Family Members
Maybe you can’t keep your dog, but your little cousin would love him. Or you have a dog-loving coworker who can’t say no to a furry face. If you just ask around a little bit, you’d probably be surprised how many people you know who would be thrilled to take your dog in and give her a good home. Just be sure that it really is a good home by visiting ahead of time.
Seek Out Rescue Groups
Most areas have several active rescue groups dedicated to “fostering” pets with caring, responsible people until a forever home can be found. The nice thing about rescue groups is that you pretty much know going in that your dog will be entering the home of someone who not only understands how to take care of them (possibly better than you do!) but also how to find a permanent home where the owners will be just as caring and mindful. You have the option of looking for rescue groups nearby, or breed specific rescuers.
Find a “No-Kill” Organization or Shelter
You absolutely have to confirm that the organization is “no-kill,” especially if it’s a shelter, because sometimes that word is used interchangeably with “pound.” These places will take in animals if they have the room and work hard to find them a good home.
Ask Around
One of these options should work for most people, but if for some reason your dog is still homeless after you’ve tried the alternatives, think outside the box and contact dog trainers and other dog professionals to see if they know of any good homes. For someone who truly cares about their dog, the pound should never even be an option.
Have you successfully rehomed your dog? Tell us how you did it in the comments section below. Maybe other users can learn from your experience. Telling your story could save a dog’s life.
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Utah house bill 97 passes
House Bill 97—one that will effectively end discrimination of dogs based on breed or appearance in Utah—has just passed! Next stop, the Senate. Thank you to everyone who contacted their representatives in support of this bill, and thank you to all 43 members of the Utah House who voted “YES.” We’ve got more work to do, so please stay tuned. But in the meantime, we celebrate!
Public meeting notice
Your opinion, thoughts & ideas for a Dog Park matter!!!
Come join us for the Cedar City Dog Park Public Meeting and Discussion.
When: Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Time: 6PM
Where: Iron County Visitors Center
581 N Main St, Cedar City
Nonprofit tip of the week (from future fundraising now)
Results may climb when you make it rhyme
Posted: 18 Feb 2014 07:39 AM PST
Here’s a copywriting technique that just might improve your fundraising results: Make your copy rhyme.
According to a recent study reported at Neuromarketing (Save Time, Persuade with Rhyme!) says, “Statements that rhyme are more persuasive than the same statements without rhyme.”
People remember and believe aphorisms like An apple a day keeps the doctor away or Haste makes waste much better than similar bits of folks wisdom that don’t rhyme.
And that applies broadly across almost all types of discourse. Including fundraising.
You don’t need to go all Wordsworth in your copy. Very simple rhymes can have the punch you’re looking for. Like this St. Jude banner ad.
Give and live have to be irresistible for fundraisers looking for rhymes. Go ahead and use them. (St. Jude doesn’t own the rhyme!)
There are other types of rhyming that can have the same positive effect:
- Forced rhyme: When the sound match is not exact (men/friend)
- Assonance: matching vowel sounds (green/street)
- Consonance: matching consonants at beginnings of the (hungry/homeless) or the end (sing/long)
There’s a reason poets use these techniques. You can too.
Pet tip (microchipping, what is it)
Microchipping identification for Dogs and Cats
Microchipping is recognized as the most effective and secure way
of permanently identifying a pet with microchip technology. This has
been around since 1989 and since then approximately 1.5 million
dogs and cats have been microchipped.
What is microchipping?
The microchip is the size of a grain of rice and is encased in a
biocompatible glass, the same used in human pacemakers, to
prevent rejection from the animals body.
In dogs, the microchip is inserted into the loose skin on the
back of the dog’s neck using a specially designed implanting
device. Insertion is a quick and easy process that causes no more
discomfort than a usual vaccination.
How does the microchip work?
Each microchip carries a unique number that is logged onto a
national database. Against this number key information is stored
about the dog and its owner including the dog’s name, the owner’s
name and address and a record of the dog’s vaccinations.
When a scanner is passed over the microchip low frequency radio
waves created by the scanner activate the microchip, allowing the
unique number to be read.
Where can I have my dog or cat microchipped?
Contact your local veterinary surgery, animal shelter, or dog
control officer for advice and prices.
How long does a microchip last?
Microchipping is an inexpensive investment as it should last for
the life of your dog or cat.
Does my dog or cat have to be a particular age before it can be
chipped?
It is recommended that a dog or cat have their final vaccinations
before being microchipped.
Will implanting the chip hurt my dog or cat?
Not at all, microchipping is a quick and painless procedure that
should not hurt more than the pet’s vaccinations.
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