Atlantic Innovation Showcases Revealed!

Attendees to the Urban Animal Regional Conference will be treated with a wide-range of presentations this year from Humane and Rescue to research on the human-animal bond. 

Innovation Showcases in Halifax, Nova Scotia: 

Social Media Savvy – Rodney Habib (Planet Paws Pet Essentials)

Imagine: an independent retailer with 27,000 plus Facebook “Likes” and commanding online presence.

Human-Animal Interactions - Cassandra Hanrahan (Dalhousie University)

Imagine: leveraging the human-animal bond to bring benefits disadvantaged individuals and communities.

Special Education - Eileen Higginbotham (Prince Street Elementary School)

Imagine: a special ed teacher using integrated animal experiences to promote leadership and build empathy while enhancing cooperation and problem solving skills.

Combating Cat Overpopulation - Linda Felix (Spay Day HRM)

Imagine: sterilizing 1,000+ cats from low-income homes and neighbourhoods in three years using volunteers and donations.

Paws Fur Thought - Medric Cousineau

Imagine: PTSD veterans experiencing the positive benefits of service animals.

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If you have not received an affiliate voucher code (valued at $100 towards Conference Subscription), please contact Lisa Milton at 403-809-4630 or Shannon Woodward at 403-208-1972.