Assembly of the Wandering Shepherd Cares About Our Communities
It’s not easy being a pet parent. Having pets ourselves, we understand that.
We strive to provide a variety of information and resources for our local communities to learn from.
326 NE 219th Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
The Spiritual Symbolism of Animals in India
This presentation will focus on how multiple animals have been spiritually symbolic in Indian beliefs and rituals, specifically in Hindu scriptures and practices. There will also be a focus on the role of dogs in the Hindu belief system.
Presenter: Utpala Shanker, Ph.D (Retired Clinical Psychologist)
March 22, 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm
FREE
Registration is not required though it will help us ensure enough (Indian) snacks and drinks for everyone. Thanks!
Volunteering with Your Pet
This 90 minute presentation is designed to orient you to the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program as a way of volunteering with your pet in your community. We’ll cover requirements and the process for registering with Pet Partners. If any of you decide that volunteering with your animal isn’t a good fit for you or your animal, — we’ll also discuss other ways that you can get involved.
March 29, 2025
2:00pm - 4:00pm
FREE
Registration is not required though it will ensure enough snacks and drinks for everyone. Thanks!
To Register: Email AssemblyOfTheWanderingShepherd@gmail.com
Past Events that will Return Soon:
Pet Partners Therapy Animal Handler Course - In Person
For prospective volunteers in the U.S. and Canada. You MUST complete this course (online or in-person) before attending a Team Evaluation.
TBD
8:30am - 6:00pm
Gresham, OR
$175 (lunch included)
You are REQUIRED to register for this class via the Pet Partners website and course catalog.
Humans who complete this course in person have a higher pass rate at their first team evaluation. The PowerPoint is the same online or in person however the in-person class allows for role playing and asking questions with real time answers.
Dog Massage for Guardians
Instructor: Rubi Sullivan, Owner of Heal Animal Massage Therapy
TBD
Register: Email rubi@healnw.com or call 503-380-4487
Bring your four-legged friend and learn basic massage strokes to use with them at home to help relieve stress and tension. Massage is a great way to maintain your best friend's health as well as keep an eye on their ever-changing bodies. Heal provides take-home information and one-on-one instruction. Feel free to bring your dog's bed from home. Space is limited.
Benefits of canine massage include:
Reduces stress and anxiety
Relieves inflammation and joint pain
Strengthens atrophied and weak muscles
Increases range of motion
Strengthens the immune system
Enhances the health of the skin and coat
Holiday Tree Pictures
Bring your pet to the classroom to get digital pictures taken in front of our holiday tree.
Will return in 2025
Noon - 5:00pm Appointments Required
Free, but donations are accepted.
Therapy Cat Learning Event
Do you want to know more about Therapy Cats?
This event will provide foundational information on training, registering with Pet Partners, evaluating with Pet Partners, and what real world visits look like. This will be a casual Q&A event with some practice time for cats to visit inside the classroom. You are welcome to bring your potential cat partner, but please be prepared to leave your cat in your car or a carrier for some of the time. (Leashes required at ALL times.)
Email PetPartnersOfPortland@gmail.com to register and/or ask questions about this event.
TBD
FREE
Paw Print Art
Bring your pet into the classroom to make some fantastic art
TBD
Email to schedule your appointment time!
Free - Donations are accepted, but not required
Open House
Meet the humans of AWS!
Memorial Art Project
Kong/Toppl Stuffing
Digital Spring Photos
Free Gifts and Refreshments
Come See How Love and Science, Working Together,
Can Help You and Your Companion Animals
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