Introducing CASA PAWS!
Cadence is here to teach kids what they need to know about dogs! This is the book that covers the basics of animal welfare, so that today's children grow up to be responsible pet owners tomorrow. Perfect for teachers and for families, Doggie Do's comes complete with discussion questions and answers. Featuring real dogs from animal shelters in Tennessee.
Promoting Animal Welfare Stories
We are in the midst of an animal welfare crisis here in Tennessee. Shelters are full. The cat and dog populations continue to grow. Animal control agencies are inundated with cases of cruelty, neglect and abandonment.
If the goal is to improve conditions for cats and dogs, then education must become a critical long-term strategy to bring about a change in culture. Children are delightfully open-minded and quick to learn, yet there is no national curriculum to teach them the basics of responsible pet ownership. We can’t expect kids to intuitively know how to care for their pets, and we must not assume they will be taught this important information elsewhere.
To make learning fun yet comprehensive, CASA is creating a collection of animal welfare books for children with the launch of CASA PAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare Stories). Topics include the basic needs of animals, the importance of spay/neuter, understanding body language, and bite prevention. Although these books are written to be understood by early readers, the content is truly meant to educate people of all ages.
The first book, “Doggie Do’s and Don’ts as Told by Cadence the Dog,” was published in 2024, with two additional books set for release in 2025. The forthcoming titles are:
“Two Frisky Kittens: How to Count High Real Quick,” a fun counting book that shows what happens when cats are left unaltered.
“I Like Kibble and So Much More!” a light-hearted but informative discussion of proper nutrition for dogs.
After receiving requests from other organizations, we are excited to announce that “Doggie Do’s and Don’ts as Told by Cadence the Dog” is now available for licensing in digital format! This allows organizations to present Doggie Do’s to large groups using Power Point or PDF based programs. A working script of the standard CASA PAWS presentation is included as part of this package. Contact info@casatransport.org for more information about digital licensing.
CASA PAWS is
Promoting Animal Welfare Stories
Meet the women behind our first book, “Doggie Do’s and Don’ts as Told by Cadence the Dog”
Behind the Scenes:
Cadence is a very special girl to our CASA family. She was adopted from Williamson County Animal Center by our President, Laura, in August of 2015. Cadence was a little different from the start, with a dimpled tongue and “floppy paws.” As she grew up, her differences became a little more pronounced. After multiple vet visits and trips to specialists, it was determined that Cadence had a degenerative neurological condition. Her future was unknown, but Laura was determined to give her the best life possible for whatever time she was given. Cadence was the queen of the house and a proud toy hoarder and stuffy destroyer. She outlived her reluctant brother Pete, and she was well loved by everyone she met. Several friends suggested that she would make an excellent character in a children’s book, so when Robin started discussing the idea of writing an educational book for kids, Laura pitched the idea of Cadence being the star of the book, and the rest is history! Cadence would be honored to live on in the pages of this book and to share her timeless wisdom with people young and old.
