1. The Humane Treatment of Animals In Local Shelters Volunteered at Pet Smart to assist adoption shows hosted by the Johnston County Animal Rescue By: Cara Hemby

2. My Topic I chose to research the inhumane treatment of animals in shelters due to euthanasia for my research topic.

3. Poor Conditions Low funding Unsanitary environment Overpopulated

4. Understaffing Lack of motivation Very demanding job Odd hours

5. Inhumane Medical Treatment Animals injured sold as experiments Use of hazardous ingredients Euthanasia Procedures

6. Solutions Fundraisers Community Awareness Adoption Shows Advertisement

7. Obstacles I overcame Finding repeat information Forming a question to argue

8. Successes Has taught me better research skills More informed on animal’s rights.

9. Link between product and research topic My product is related to my topic because the dogs I volunteered with are animals from the Johnston County Animal Shelter and they showcase these strays

10. My product For my product, I decided to volunteer with the Johnston County Animal Rescue at Pet Smart to assist with the adoption shows held there.

11. What This Project Taught Me Time Management Responsibility The Importance of Organization

12. What I learned About Myself Branching out of my comfort zone Meeting New People Outspoken on topics that are important to me

13. Beneficial For The Future Managing time better in college Relevant to my college major-Communications Staying Organized Networking with other people

14. Thank you for your time! Any questions?