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Humane Education
Workshops

For twenty-five years Best Friends has been building and managing the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States. In our workshops, we share what we've learned with others. People from all over world come to the sanctuary to attend our classes. They take home inspiration and ideas that they use in their local animal endeavors. Below is a listing of our courses. You are welcome to attend!

"How to Start an Animal Sanctuary"
If your dream is to provide a safe haven for animals in your community, you'll want to check out this intensive, week long workshop covering the basics of starting your own sanctuary.

Designed to give you a basic understanding of:

      Setting up a non-profit
      Risk management
      Fundraising
      Adoptions
      Veterinary care
      Dog training & assessment
      Relating to cats
      Working with puppies & kittens
      And much more...

"Fundraising Essentials for Everyone"
Let the Best Friends fundraising team guide you through some tried and true techniques to help you build a stable fundraising foundation ... even in an unpredictable economy.

Select topics include:

      Grant research and writing
      How to develop an annual fund
      Planned giving
      And much more...

"Dog Behavior and Handling"
Sherry Woodard is Best Friends Animal Society's resident animal behavior consultant and she leads students on a journey designed to improve relationships and explore the bonds we share with dogs. Sherry has designed a three part series of dog behavior and handling workshops for Best Friends. Students start by attending the beginning level class and, after graduation, can apply for the intermediate and then the advanced levels.

"Jin Shin Jyutsu©"
An in-depth introduction to this ancient hands-on energy work, which balances body, mind and spirit. Under Adele Leas, study and experience Jin Shin Jyutsu as self-help or with dogs, cats, and horses.

"Giving Heart Retreat"
Animal lovers face many unique challenges of the heart. Dr. Linda Harper, a clinical psychologist specializing in pet loss, burnout and letting go, will lead a workshop designed to rejuvenate your giving spirit.

"Art for the Animals"
Explore new methods of thinking and working, creating art for the animals. Join Cyrus Mejia and work firsthand with the animals of Best Friends in the landscape of Angel Canyon.

How to Register
The 2009 Best Friends workshop dates and applications are now posted to our website here.

To find:

      A listing of courses and dates, click on "2009 Workshop dates are here!"
      Additional class information, click on "2009 Workshop Descriptions"
      Registration forms, click on the red/orange 'Resources' tab towards the top/right of the page

Have questions? 435-644-2001 x4317 or humane.ed@bestfriends.org Thank you for your interest - we hope you're able to attend!

University of Utah is an educational partner and advisor for the Best Friends 'How to Start an Animal Sanctuary' workshop.