Paws First! Rescue Symposium

Optimizing Shelter-Rescue Relations

A fundraising event for Riverside County Department of Animal Services

Event Information

12:00am Sunday, September 20, 2015 to 12:00am Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Register for the 1st Annual Paws First! Rescue Symposium 

The idea behind Paws First! is to create a symposium to provide a forum for topics concerning collaboration between animal shelters and rescue organizations. The goal of the symposium is to increase awareness and understanding of the complex needs of animal sheltering agencies and rescue organizations towards saving more lives. 

 Focus on Shelter and Rescue Relations

  • Optimize Shelter-Rescue Relations
  • Fee Waived Adoptions
  • Adoption Ambassaor Programs
  • Increase Awareness
  • Increase Live Animal Outcomes
  • Effective Communication
  • Animal Transport Programs
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Feline Trap Neuter Release Programs
  • Understanding Complex Needs

Your Paws First! Rescue Symposium 2015 Experience includes the following: 

  • Plated dinner Sunday evening 
  • Breakfast buffet provided Monday and Tuesday
  • Cocktail Reception Monday evening including hors d' oeuvres and 2 drink tickets
  • Dozens of animal welfare professionals, animal behaviorists, rescue groups networking together, and more!
  • 2-day vendor hall featuring 10-15 animal welfare companies
  • Guest Speakers
For more information, please also visit our website: http://www.pawsfirstsymposium.org/

Cancellations
: Cancellation requests must be received in writing. No refunds or credit will be provided for cancellations made after Saturday, September 19, 2015. Cancellations received on or before August 18th, will receive a full refund, less a $50 processing fee. For cancellations received Wednesday, August 19, 2015 to Friday, September 18, 2015, a 50 percent refund will be given. No-shows and cancellation notifications received after the conference will not receive a refund or credit.  

Send requests by email to [email protected], or mail to:

Department of Animal Services
c/o Jasmine McNamara
6851 Van Buren Blvd
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

Are you interested in sponsoring the Paws First! Rescue Symposium?

Check out our sponsorship page here!

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