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Alliance For Contraception in Cats and Dogs launched its web site at www.acc-d.org. Exciting possibilities continue to evolve. Visit their site for an update.
Spay Colorado - A resource site for subsudized spay/neuter surgeries throughout Colorado. Visit their site to find a clinic near you: www.spaycolorado.org
1805 South Bellaire Street, Suite 400
Denver, Colorado 80222
303.744.8396
Development of a curriculum on The LINK™
The Animal Assistance Foundation is seeking grant proposals for the development of an educational syllabus on the LINK™ between human violence and animal abuse to be implemented in Colorado. The goal is to incorporate this training into the curricula for social workers, forensic clinicians, and therapists.
An assumption driving this request for proposal is that animal shelters housing the animal cruelty investigation function for municipalities will be used to train social workers, forensic clinicians, and therapists. Therefore, proposals leveraging the nonprofit or municipal animal shelter will receive higher ratings by the Grant Committee. The proposal should address the opportunity for cross training for staff of varied disciplines. While the connection with animal shelters in an assumption, it should not deter potential grantees from applying if they have another idea for developing educational materials about the LINK™. In this instance, run the idea by Foundation staff before proceeding.
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The relationship between human beings and animals exists for the betterment of both.
Mission Statement
To provide leadership for the enhancement of animal welfare through charitable, scientific, and educational means that:
- foster a culture that provides good stewardship of animals,
- facilitate the development of ideas and initiatives that enhance animal health, wellness, and welfare, and
- celebrate the contributions animals make to human beings.
Priorities
To determine and describe the level of well-being for animals living in Colorado, Animal Assistance Foundation developed a study to identify quality of life indicators for animals which will help us to better advocate for animal well-being. AAF sees its charge as participating in mutual efforts with other stakeholders i.e. animal care and control organizations, veterinarians, and scientists, to promote equity in sharing resources. We envision Colorado as a superior place to live for animals and people. We strive to quantify the animal part of the equation, to understand what matters for the animals, to protect their interests—thus the term Model State.
As we work to implement our mission, we have identified the Human-Animal Bond as our special emphasis. Defined by the American Veterinary Medical Association, “the Human-Animal Bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and other animals that is influenced by behaviors that are essential to the health and well-being of both. This includes but is not limited to, emotional, psychological, and physical interactions for people, other animals, and the environment.” Please visit "Grantmaking" for complete information on the application process for the Animal Assistance Foundation.
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Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance
The newly formed Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance announces findings about the plight of unwanted horses in
For further information contact unwanted_horse@aaf-fd.org.
Updated August 1, 2008
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