Service Learning

Mini Paws Club

Young people are the future of animal welfare, and Women’s Animal Center has a long history of working with young people to ensure that future. We continue to provide humane education through engaging and compassionate programs such as our Mini Paws Club.

Women's Animal Center's Mini Paws Club aims to provide children ages 7-12 with a fun way to learn about various animal welfare topics. Attending a club session also allows children an opportunity to be a part of something they care about, and to meet like-minded peers with the same interests and compassion for animals.

During each Mini Paws Club session, children will participate in guided discussions on the day’s topic, games, hands-on crafts, a behind the scenes tour of the Center, enrichment activities for the animals, and meet and greets with Women’s Animal Center Ambassador animals. Sessions are generally held on days that kids already have off from school, from 9 am – 12 pm.

Upcoming 2025 Dates:

  • Monday, January 20th (MLK Jr Day) – Helping Paws Day
    • Learn about animal welfare and sheltering and give back to our furry and feathered friends by creating enrichment treats and toys.
  • Monday, February 17th (Presidents’ Day) – Presidential Pets
    • Find out about the animals who have lived in the White House and use your acting and art skills to help shelter animals find their ‘first family’.
  • Monday, March 31st (Eid) – The Science of Pets
    • Explore the biology and behavior of pets through hands-on experiments and projects while learning how to keep them safe and happy.
  • Thursday, April 17th and Friday, April 18th (Spring Break) – Shelter Careers
    • Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in an animal shelter? Meet our experienced veterinary and shelter staff and get a firsthand look. Day 1 will focus on being a ‘Vet for a Day’. Day 2 will focus on our ‘Animal Care Specialists’.
  • Tuesday, May 20th (Election Day) – Art with Animals
    • Get those creative juices flowing! Make art with a purpose while meeting some very creative animals looking for their fur-ever homes.
  • Tuesday, June 24th and Wednesday, June 25th (Summer Break) – Pet Friendly Holidays
    • Celebrate and learn about holiday safety for pets and their humans. Day 1 will focus on Holidays at Home. Day 2 will focus on Holidays around the World.
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