WHO WE ARE
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Texas 4-H is open to all youth between the ages of 9 (or 8 and in the 3rd grade) to 18. If you would like to know more about 4-H and how get involved click the information button. 
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Celebrate the centennial
From September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will celebrate 100 years of youth development in Texas. We encourage you to visit the 4-H Centennial site and learn how you can "Make it Yours" after 100 years of Texas 4-H.
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COMPANION ANIMAL PROJECT
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Project Information Sheet |
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| Printed Resources: |
National 4-H Curriculum:
Pets - Group Activity Helper’s Guide
Pets 1 - Pet Pals
Pets 2 - Scurrying Ahead
Pets 3 - Scaling the Heights
Cat 1 - Purr-fect Pals
Cat 2 - Climbing Up!
Cat 3 - Leaping Forward
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Companion Animal Educational Presentation
Contact: Kelli Lehman, Extension Program Specialist
klehman@ag.tamu.edu 940-552-9941
Relate to skills learned in any project concerning the care, maintenance, or production of small animals (e.g. dogs, hamsters, fish, etc.). Do not draw from projects included in other Roundup contests (e.g. poultry, swine, natural resources). Live animals are allowed. Arrangements to house animals off-campus must be made ahead of contest week with the contest superintendent.
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Plants & Animals Open Category |
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| Career Exploration Opportunities: |
Animal Control Officer
Pet Caretaker
Groomer
Veterinarian/Vet Tech
Pet Store Owner
Animal Shelter |
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1. Host/assist with Pet fairs
2. Serve as a ring steward at a dog show
3. Sponsor/host/assist with flea and tick dips
4. Volunteer at dog shelters
5. Host a “Dog Walk”
6. Coordinate with Meals on Wheels to walk animals for shut-ins
7. Raise funds for police dogs’ protective vests and/or shoes
8. Take your dog along for a visit to the nursing home or a children’s home
9. Raise and help train puppies as service animals
10. Raise money to help equip city parks with pet waste disposal equipment
11. Raise money and assist in building a local dog park
12. Donate items to the animal shelter (food, blankets, newspaper, etc.)
13. Give demonstrations and talk about various dog care and training topics
14. Promote Canine Good Citizenship Test and Programs
15. Assist with and/or sponsor community obedience classes |
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Companion Animals Project Leader Position Description |
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