Humane Society of the Palouse-Howling at the Hamilton (CCE- Transportation Provided)

Organizational Information

The Humane Society of the Palouse is a no-kill animal shelter located in Moscow ID, founded in 1978. Their mission is to ensure the humane treatment, welfare and safety of companion animals in Moscow and Latah county.  They strive to prevent cruelty to animals, to ensure companion animals are adopted by responsible and caring owners, to promote spaying/neutering, to educate the public regarding responsible pet ownership, and to minimize euthanasia.

Opportunity Description

 Howling at Hamilton is an annual fundraiser to support the Humane Society of the Palouse.  This event is at Hamilton-Lowe Aquatic Center in Moscow and provides an opportunity for hundreds of dogs to have their day at the pool. Students will assist with the annual Doggy Swim Day to socialize with dogs, help with activities, and clean-up during and after the event.

Days/Times (2 projects on same day)

 Transportation for Group 1 will be provided. Please meet at CUB L45 at 12:00 PM to meet with your group. We plan to return to campus around 4:00 PM.

 Transportation for Group 2 will be provided. Please meet at CUB L45 at 2:45 PM to meet with your group. We plan to return to campus around 6:45 PM.

Requirements

Service hours are allocated based on amount of direct service participation and do not include meeting time and transportation to/from the service site. Students should plan to receive 3.5 hours of service for this project. Please dress appropriately for weather and for working with animals. Closed toed shoes required. Potential risk of injury due to animal bites or scratches. Allergy risk for those allergic to animal dander.  All students are advised to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. 

Cancellation Policy

Participants can unregister on GivePulse up to 24 hours before the scheduled project start time. Please let CCE staff know if you are unable to participate if it is within 24 hours of the project meeting time. The CCE has a strict No Show Policy. After 2 No Shows students will be unable to participate in CCE-led Projects for the rest of the semester

The CCE strives to sponsor activities that are accessible to all students. If you need accommodations to fully access the activities offered through the Center for Civic Engagement, please contact the project leader team, at cce.projects@wsu.edu at least one week prior to the activity.