All About AHA!
Our Goal...
...is to engage humans in innovative learning programs that help them to better understand and live in harmony with the many magnificent creatures with whom we we share our planet. After all:
Humans aren't the only species on Earth. We just act like it.
~source unknown
We also seek to connect people with the resources they need to understand, enjoy, and aid animals—domestic or wild.
Guiding Principles
The founding guiding principles of AHA! are:
- Humans share the earth with both domestic and wild animals, and must respect the creatures with whom they co-habit this earth.
- Many animal welfare issues are caused by human indifference, neglect, and lack of awareness. Human attitudes and behavior can be changed for the better through transformational education and creative communication.
- Humans and animals are connected through the bond of nature.
- Formal animal health and welfare educational programs require transformation to include creative strategies for serving low income pet owners and communities confronting serious animal welfare issues such as feral cat overpopulation.
AHA!'s Goals
- To generate innovative approaches to animal welfare challenges, and to actively promote and firmly instill these new approaches.
- To educate the general public about issues affecting the preservation of domestic animals and wildlife.
- To promote respect and harmony between nature, her creatures, and humans.
- To provide access to low cost spay and neuter services for all pet owners in AHA!’s service area.
- To create cooperative alliances between local governments, humane organizations, animal health and welfare professionals, and compassionate individuals.
- To provide educational opportunities to animal health and welfare professionals in a tranquil, transformational learning environment.