Cool Collab: ECU’s Shelter Dog Walking Program

Written By Shirley Petchprapa
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THE ASSOCIATION / INNOVATION BANK / MAY 24, 2021

Since 2016, the Department of Kinesiology at East Carolina University has partnered with Pitt County Animal Services on a shelter dog walking class. The popular service-learning course aims to empower students to become active citizens and increase their fitness levels, while the dogs get exercise and the shelter gains positive exposure in the community. Read on for a quick overview of how the program works and tips for starting something similar. For a deeper dive, listen to the recorded webinar (just 30 minutes!), one of many in The Association’s Innovation Bank of bright ideas, research and inspiration from your colleagues in the field.

http://blog.theaawa.org/cool-collab-ecus-shelter-dog-walking-program/

Shirley Petchprapa
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