Children's Education Program In Pet Care and Bite Prevention April 9, 2010
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Dr.
Nadje Segundo and her department from the Health Ministry, under the
direction of Dr. Algis Torres, Director of the San Miguelito Regional
Area, came up with a drawing and essay contest on responsible pet
ownership to promote:
Proper animal care and control to protect public health and safety.
Build character, responsibility, self reliance and self esteem in children through teaching responsible pet care.
Prevent cruelty to animals.
Reduce number of people bitten by animals.
The contest took place among several elementary schools in the San Miguelito area.
We were honored to be sponsors of this pro-active activity for the benefit of the animals and the community