Governor Haslam Proclaims 7th Annual Tennessee Week for the Animals September 24-October 2, 2011

Sept. 21, 2011 - PRLog -- Animal World USA is pleased to announce Governor Bill Haslam has officially proclaimed the 7th Annual Tennessee Week for the Animals September 24-October 2, 2011.   During the statewide week, animal shelters, humane groups, educational institutions and non-profit organizations across the state will be hosting wonderful animal-related special events which will be saving lives, building relationships, helping animals and strengthening communities throughout the state.  Educators, students, leaders, businesses and caring citizens across the state will be joining in to celebrate and help animals.

Events will include adoption events across the state, low cost & free spay/neuter events, R.E.A.D. dog programs in libraries, children’s book donations to libraries, low cost microchipping, student art activities, blessings of the animals, student activities for the animals, animal care presentations, motorcycle rides to benefit shelter animals, humane awards ceremony, horse & burro adoption event, pet food donations, farm animal sanctuary events, wildlife outdoor activities, donation drives, Harvest Fest, activities to benefit rescue groups, garden party for low-cost spay & neuter and therapy animals visiting hospitals and living-assisted homes.  

Also to be included are a salute to our working K-9 and handlers, motorcycle ride for American Indian student scholarships and for animals, educational & tabling events and full-filled festivals for families to enjoy friendship, food, music on behalf of the always amazing animals and there is much more is being planned! Scores of precious lives will be saved and exciting new relationships will be built in communities everywhere during the dynamic week.

Please note events and activities will be added right up to the kick-off of the week.  For more info or to schedule an event, call 877-454-0807 or email info@animalworldusa.org   Please see the website and learn how to become involved at http://www.tennesseeanimals.org/

# # #

Inspiring, educating and empowering communities to understand, love and protect
the amazing animals of our world. Primary campaign is global Animal World USA-International Weeks for the Animals. Animal World USA magazine and Youth Leadership award.