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Do I have to own a pet to sign up for the program?
Pet ownership is not required... just a BIG heart & a LOVE for animals. Stuffed animals are welcome, too! We do teach responsible pet ownership as part of the Pawtectors Program. This provides the fundamentals of animal care & compassion for current pet owners, as well as future pet owners. Adult/guardian supervision is required for any optional animal interaction with our PawSquad members.
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Do I have to start the MONTHLY MISSION program at the beginning of the month?
Great question!! Our self-paced program is designed with a new animal-themed "MISSION" every month. Any special guest events and other optional activities will be scheduled for the 3rd weekend of the month to allow participation by all PawSquad members who have signed up during the month.
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What is program/activity pricing if I have multiple children in my family?
The PAWTECTORS PROGRAM Animal Monthly Missions, Animal Core Compassion Classes, and PawSquad Virtual Summer Camp options are a flat fee per household, NOT perchild. At times we may have special events that will have a "PER ATTENDEE" fee, but we PAWMISE to make it VERY CLEAR in the event description.
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What is the Pawtectors' "YouAreNotFURgotten" Compassion Fund?
Pawtectors wants to teach children that THEIR voices CAN make a difference. The YouAreNotFURgotten Compassion Campaign fund is a signature charity fund designed to help animals in need. PAWSQUAD members will SUGGEST & VOTE on what the compassion fund will donate monies to.
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What is The PAWSQUAD PRESS?
We’d LOVE to showcase your child/teen’s photography, videography & journalistic skills using animal-related content that MAKES A DIFFERENCE ! We have 3 categories of reporters - Junior (ages 5-8), Reporter (Ages 9-12) & Senior (Ages 13-17). We provide monthly Press Topics & content creation suggestions based on the monthly animal "MISSION" theme! Reporters submit their articles/videos & photos which we share on our social media pages.
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Can I volunteer for the Pawtectors Program?
We strive to offer the most robust, well-rounded year-round educational experience for our PAWSQUAD members. We are always looking for Guest Instructors who would like to share their passion for helping animals & inspiring animal compassion. You can be an animal-centric business, rescue, school, author, celebrity, athlete, school group, organization... obviously the list is endless. Because of the age of our PAWSQUAD members, we exercise the right to refuse things that would not be a good fit for our program. Reach out to us on the PAWTECTORS main website with your ideas & suggestions. We can't wait to hear from you.
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How safe is the online learning platform?
Our membership site is created on a dedicated, secure educational platform. There are no chat rooms, no messaging/interaction between PAWSQUAD members or their parents/guardians. Members cannot POST anything directly to the site. All content & course curriculum is provided directly by the PAWSQUAD team.
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Are there Pawtector in-person events & activities?
All PAWSQUAD learning and activities are online. Occasionally, optional activity worksheets may suggest outdoor tasks, to be completed individually or as a family with parent/guardian supervision at your discretion. To ensure the safety of all PAWSQUAD/PAWTECTORS members, unofficial group gatherings under our name are not permitted. Official program-wide gatherings will be announced through our social media channels and corporate notifications.
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Can we create a group of PAWSQUAD members in our neighborhood?
For safety, offline group gatherings under the Pawtectors Program or PAWSQUAD name are not permitted. However, individual PAWTECTORS approved activities such as drives for rescues are allowed with written approval from the PAWSQUAD team 30-days prior to the event.
We're a HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM for Animal-Loving Kids/Teens
Pawtectors Inspire Youth to GIVE from the HEART with Kindness, Compassion and Empathyfor ALL!
(Designed for Homeschoolers but PERFECT for ALL Learning Lanes)
Our Camp offers:
- 7 Themed week-long sessions!
- Self-paced, June 24 - August 12
- Access ALL summer after they go LIVE!
- One price per FAMILY, not child!
- All Abilities welcome!
- Designed for ages 8-12, but open to all youth!
- GET A FREE WEEK (or 2!): Save on multiple session registrations!
Designed for Ages 8-12, but Open to Youth 5-17!
Join Pawtectors: A Year-Round Virtual SUPERHERO-Themed Youth Humane Education Program
Welcome to Pawtectors! Experience animal adventures with our MONTHLY ACTIVITIES and COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES.
- Ideal for HOMESCHOOLING ENRICHMENT.
- Ignite curiosity and inspire greater EMPATHY for animals.
- Self-paced activities about ALL ANIMAL SPECIES!
- 100% of profits SUPPORT animals in need.
- After you ENROLL in an activity (complimentary or paid) you'll RECEIVE MONTHLY "UPCOMING PAWSQUAD ACTIVITY" email notifications.
- FYI - We don't share your personal info!
Designed for Individuals or Families * Grandparents & Youth Caretakers * Homeschoolers & Homeschooling Co-Ops * Private & Public Schools * Youth Groups * Animal Rescue Groups
WHO IS THE PAWTECTORS PROGRAM FOR?
Monthly, We Offer Kids & Teens:
- FUN Opportunities to Enrich their PASSION for Animals
- VIRTUAL Animal Adventure Experiences
- Alternative Way to Volunteer with Animal Rescues/Shelters
- Opportunities to make a Difference for Animals In Need!
- Animal-Related Community Service projects for personal/school
- Activities on Responsible Pet Ownership, Pet Care/Safety, Empathy/Compassion, and more! (FOR CURRENT & FUTURE pet-owners!)
Who ARE Our SUPERHERO Pawtectors?
Meet some of them PLUS one of our Program Directors
Program Categories
Our Superhero PAWTECTORS' Partnerships
Association of Professional Humane Educators, Best Friends Network Partners, PetCo Love Foundation, Petsmart Charities, PetcoLove Foundation, Mission Happy Paws. We also have the GUIDESTAR Gold Transparency Award. The Pawtectors' 501c3 is YouAreNotFURgotten, EIN #92-2132299
Hi, I'm Debbie Henry.
I created The Pawtectors' year-round youth humane education program for youth just like yours...
I'm a lifelong animal lover and founding Director of The Pawtectors. Champion of those who cannot speak. Rescue partner cultivator, author/speaker, fundraising maven & true believer that children CAN make a difference in homeless animals' lives.
The Pawtectors program originated after I experienced an incredibly horrific case of animal abuse by a neighbor's child to one of my beloved barn cats. This total lack of unjustified anger & rage shown by this child on an innocent animal was my passion in the creation of the Pawtectors Program.
Inspiring and teaching animal compassion, and responsible pet ownership (as a current or future pet parent) in a year-round youth animal education program showing our PAWTECTORS they CAN "be the voices for those who cannot speak".
The PAWSQUAD Team Leaders & I believe that COMPASSION FOR ANIMALS = COMPASSION FOR HUMANS = COMPASSION FOR ALL starting in your backyard & community. Just imagine it - a kinder society for humans & animals alike!
Pawtectors' young voices CAN make that happen!
Thank you for letting us inspire your animal lovers to be SUPERHEROES for all animals - companions, homeless & wildlife.