EDUCATION
NEW LEASH ON LIFE
OLD BILL’S FUN RUN
AAC BLOG

EDUCATION
NEW LEASH ON LIFE
OLD BILL’S FUN RUN
AAC BLOG
EDUCATION
We hope to help shatter the many negative stereotypes about abandoned animals, encourage and help people to choose to adopt instead of purchasing a pet, to educate people about the importance of spaying and neutering their pets, and to encourage people to become involved with organizations that promote animal welfare. Together we believe we can put an end to the unnecessary killing of adoptable animals, and we envision a future where there are no more homeless pets.
Community Involvement
We are proud to partner with local organizations to create off- site adoption events which allow the animals, potential adopters, and staff to interact in a social environment while raising community awareness of homeless pets. Some of the notable events we have been part of are the Pearl Street Bagels Adoption Day, Pets Place Plus adoption events, the Snow King Winter Bazaar, Home 4 the Holidays, Old Bill’s Fun Run for Charities, Jackson Hole Peoples Market, Subaru Share the Love and the 4th of July Parade.
Youth and School Groups
At the AAC, we offer innovative ways for children and young adults to become involved with animal welfare by working closely with local youth programs and giving them the chance to interact one-on- one with our animals. Teen Power, GAP Girls, C-V, Summit High School, Journey School and other mentor and scholastic programs are a few of the groups that visit the AAC frequently. The continued visits from schools and youth groups provide excellent opportunities to educate young adults about the importance of rescue, adoption and spay/neuter.
The AAC is also included in Teton County School District’s CREST program. CREST “…“Community + Recreation = Enrich Student’s Time” — the district says the program “offers children the unique opportunity to learn from dynamic professionals and local community partners and participate in project-based learning.” Thanks to TCSD, the AAC gets to teach the youth about animal rescue.
Tours
The Animal Adoption Center strongly believes that by teaching compassion and empathy for all living things that we can prevent the needless suffering and abuse of animals for generations to come. If you are a youth group leader and are interested in bringing your class to the AAC for a lesson in animal rescue and welfare please contact us. We also provide tours for those who are interested in learning more about the AAC and seeing what goes on behind-the-scenes! We invite you to stop in during business hours or to arrange a tour please contact us.
NEW LEASH ON LIFE
More details coming soon!
We hope to see everyone in person for New Leash on Life this year. Our team is following CDC & local guidelines in regards to COVID-19 closely and will cater to what is best for the community at the time to ensure everyone’s safety. If an in-person event is not safe we will shift to a virtual event. Stay tuned!
OLD BILL’S FUN RUN
First, Mr. and Mrs. Old Bill donate $500,000 to the match. The Community Foundation then solicits additional matching contributions from donors called Co-Challengers. Co-Challengers donate at five levels: Diamond ($100,000), Platinum ($75,000), Gold ($50,000), Silver ($35,000) and Bronze ($25,000).
Next, qualified local nonprofit organizations raise money from donors. Gifts are made to the Community Foundation by a donor on behalf of a local charity or charities. Nonprofits can raise as much money as they wish, of which the Community Foundation matches the first $30,000. They still receive 100% of donor contributions in excess of $30,000, but that money is not matched.
AAC BLOG
Saving the lives of homeless animals through rescue, adoption, education and spay/neuter.
270 East Broadway
PO Box 8532
Jackson, WY 83002
307.739.1881
adopt@animaladoptioncenter.org
By Appointment Only
307.739.1881
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