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EASEL News: February 2020

DID YOU KNOW? as imperative to the quality of an animal’s life – particu-

larly homeless animals who exhibit behavior that would
Professional Training Can Help Dogs discourage adoption. EASEL evaluates our shelter ani-
Overcome Fear & Gain Confidence mals and provides training for bad habits, if needed.
Further, our volunteers work with professional train-
ers on basic obedience training, lack of confidence, or
lack of focus in our shelter dogs. In more serious cases,
EASEL helps abused dogs overcome fear issues or misdi-
rected aggression brought on by fear. Using temperament
tests, we employ other training techniques to overcome
any issues we discover.
“Many times, a dog will come to us from dire circum-
stances and will need help not only in trusting a human
companion, but also in understanding the fundamentals
of social interaction,” says Mark Phillips, EASEL shelter
operations director. “We employ training techniques to
not only help a dog gain confidence and trust in humans
but also to foster a healthy relationship with its future
owner, and that includes developing obedience skills.”
EASEL is more than just your local charitable Volunteers assist in dog introductions to your other
animal advocacy organization and shelter. Beyond pro- family members when needed and can provide in-home
viding veterinary services including spaying and neuter- assessments to help a newly adopted dog adjust to their
ing to animals in our care and placing them in loving new environment. We can also recommend a trainer to
homes, our mission includes promoting responsible pet help if on-going training is needed.
ownership. For more information, please email happydogs@
As part of that goal, EASEL Animal Rescue League easelnj.org.
helps pet owners understand the need for proper training

Join Our Team of Volunteers!

Contact Us
The EASEL Animal Rescue League’s Volunteer Program is comprised of dedicated
and compassionate individuals who are looking to match their skills and passions
with their love of animals. We couldn’t achieve all that we do without volunteers (609) 883-0540
— they are the reason behind our success. info@easelnj.org

Volunteers are involved in almost all aspects of the shelter and help provide www.easelnj.org
organization, direction, and energy to our efforts and programs. EASEL is active
on many fronts and we need motivated volunteers to help us. Volunteers actively 4 Jake Garzio Drive
help with our day-to-day operations, fostering, adoptions, Adoption Day Events, Ewing, NJ, 08628
medications, training, and community education.

Volunteer Opportunities (By the Trenton-Mercer

Organizational Support Opportunities Airport off I-295.
Fundraising – Community Outreach – Humane Education – Event Organizing – We are behind the
Advertising – Event Promotion – Maintaining Donation Boxes – Collecting Food municipal building.)
Donations – Photographer – Grant Writing

Animal Care Opportunities Adoption Center
Cat Adoptions – Dog Adoptions – Cat Socializing – Dog Socializing – Home Fos- Everyday: 12 noon - 3 p.m.
tering – Barn Cat Placement – Dog Walking – Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) – Adop- Wednesday Evenings:
tion Events – Medication Administration – Transporting Animals – Dog Training 5-7 p.m.
– Grooming – Cat Pawsitive training program

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