More than half of U.S. households now include pets and most pet-owners consider their animals as part of the family. Pets provide vital emotional support and companionship for their humans. Libraries can include those non-human family members in library experiences with these five successful program models. From hosting kitty cafes or dog-friendly events to a library-wide pet pfest there are a myriad of ways to support your local animal population, as well as your pet-loving patrons. This session will give you flexible ideas for simple and inexpensive ways to include pets in programming, both inside and outside your library.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to discuss with stakeholders the importance of providing pet-friendly program offerings.
Upon completion, participants will be able to prepare inquiries related to local legal concerns for pet-friendly programs.
Upon completion, participants will be able to successfully create pet-friendly program offerings based on the five program models shared.
Upon completion, participants will be able to accurately identify existing programs that might be adapted to include pets or offered in a pet-friendly version.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify local partners that support pet-friendly programs.
