Welcome to Petite Paws Teens!

Saving small dogs....one tail at a time

Parents: Are you looking for ways to get your teenager actively involved in community service?

Educators: Are you interested in starting a humane education program on your campus?

Then take a few moments to learn about Petite Paws Teens, Petite Paws Rescue's new teen volunteer initiative. Teens will have the opportunities to learn from pet care professionals as well as make a difference in the lives of pets in their community. This program is being coordinated by Janis Burns of Indiana Petite Paws Rescue, and an advisory board of teens who want to participate in a program like this.

Teens must have parental permission to participate in the Petite Paws Teens Program. Please email us for a permission form.

Chapters

Are you interested in organizing a chapter of Petite Paws Teens at your school, church or other community facility? Contact us about how to get started.

Chapters starting this year:

Contact us if you would like to get together with the teens who want to form a chapter at your high school.

• Petite Paws Teens of Evansville - Lisa Rice

• Petite Paws Teens of Ft. Wayne - Katie McCrady

• Petite Paws Teens of NW Indiana - Janis Burns

• Petite Paws Teens of Seymour/Indianapolis - Theresa Allen
   

Please stayed tuned for much more info!  Check back often.
 

Mission

Petite Paws Teens was created to help teens learn that one person can make a positive impact on the world around them. Teens will get to see first hand how their compassion and dedication can change lives, both human and canine (or both!). Participating teens will determine their commitment to the organization without any obligation. They will be the only ones accountable for how the program works as it will rely on their ideas and efforts.

Benefits

What does a teen have to gain by participating in Petite Paws Teens?

• A feeling of gratification knowing they gave their own time to make a better life for a pet in need.
• Those who are unable to have pets in their own homes will have time that they can spend with a pet in the program, whether it be an afternoon in the park or helping with bathing after the pet has been rescued.
• Learn leadership skills by developing new programs, such as fundraiser or humane education lecture to be presented at their school.
• Become a mentor to a younger child through our humane education programs with lower grades.
• Be given the opportunity to meet with professionals in the pet care industry, such as veterinarians and groomers, to ask questions about their own career goals.
• The opportunity to make new friends as you interact with members in your chapter as well as other chapters in the program.
• Accumulate needed community service hours for graduation.
• Be eligible for college scholarships available to students who volunteer with humane organizations.
• Receive letters of recommendation from Petite Paws Rescue officers when applying to colleges.