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Programs For Pets and Pet Lovers 

The Anti-Cruelty Society offers programs for pet owners and pet lovers alike. From training classes for dog owners to teaching empathy, compassion, and getting involved in animal welfare for kids, teens, groups and families, you will find information on programming offered by the Society here. 

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May 22, 2019

Pet First Aid & CPR

Do you plan on working with other people’s pets for a living as a dog walker, groomer, or staff member at a boarding facility? Do you have pets at home and want to be prepared in case of…

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June 07, 2022

Virtual Pet Loss Support Group (Tuesdays)

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March 10, 2022

Virtual Pet Loss Support Group (Wednesdays)

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    • About Us
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      • Senior Staff
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    • Media & Communications
      • Press Room
      • Recent Media
      • News
      • Publications
      • Pet Connect Newsletter
      • Blogs
    • Careers & Internships
  • What We Do
    • Adoption
      • Available Animals
      • Adoption Process
      • Adoption Locations
      • Post Adoptions Services
      • Special Care Adoptions
      • Special Adoption Programs
      • Recent Adoptions
      • Adoption Stories
      • Adoption FAQ
    • Clinic
      • About Spay/Neuter
      • Make an Appointment
      • Low Income Services
      • End of Life Services
      • Clinic FAQ
    • Programs
      • Kids and Family
        • Virtual Story Time With Muffin
      • Teen Programs
      • Adult Programs
      • Group Programs
      • Community Programs
      • Education Programs
    • Helping Pets & People
      • Surrender Your Pet
      • Report Abuse
      • Lost & Found Pets
      • Feral Trap/Neuter/Return Program
      • Pet Owner Support Services
        • Emergency Preparedness
        • Home-to-Home Shelter Bypass
      • Rescue Partnerships
  • How to Help
    • Ways to Give
      • Bark From The Heart
      • Open Door Monthly Giving
      • Planned Giving and Bequests
      • Donate Now
      • Naming Opportunities & Tributes
      • Supporters and Partners
      • Other Ways to Give
      • Donate Items
      • Development Council
      • Events
      • Shop With Us
      • Wish List
    • Volunteer
      • Become a Volunteer
      • Adult Volunteers
      • Kids and Family Volunteers
      • Teen Volunteers
      • Group Volunteers
      • Volunteer Stories
      • Volunteer Resources
      • Volunteer FAQ
    • Foster
      • Foster Candidates
      • About Fostering
      • Become a Foster
      • Adoption Ambassadors
      • Foster Resources
      • Foster Stories
      • Foster FAQ
    • Annual Events
      • Holiday Merch
      • Pints for Pets
  • Resources
    • Pet Care Library
      • Dog Care
      • Cat Care
      • Small Animal Care
    • Local Resources
      • COVID-19 Emergency Pet Plan
      • Dog-Friendly Parks
      • Find a Veterinarian
      • Pet Food Pantries
      • Pet-Friendly Housing
      • Animal Licensing
      • Pets and Seniors
      • Lost and Found Pets
  • Quick Links
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