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GROUP: Carly Cornish, Jake Perry, Nate Reid, and Sara Taylor<\/h3>\n

The problem:<\/h2>\n

Humans have had animal companions for thousands of years. Today still pets are a staple in family households. Many animals, however, are still facing abuse. Shelters and other animal charities are doing the best they can to help these abandoned animals and get them into loving homes. It is hard for shelters and organizations to get the word out about what animals are available for adoption and what they need to be donated to their organization.<\/p>\n

What we want to solve is: How can we get the animal-loving population excited and interested in adopting local pets and supporting local shelters\/organizations?<\/p>\n

We want to tackle this issue because we value all of our animal friends. Many people only want pure-bred bought pets, but that leaves many animals left behind. Money cannot change the love an animal gives you; All pets love equally. Shelters provide an invaluable service to these animals and struggle to make ends meet. We want to support these organization\u2019s passion for animals and give these organizations the much-needed help they deserve. (SARA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Empathize:<\/h2>\n

There are over 2 million animals up for adoption in the U.S. alone. And people are still choosing to purchase animals from retail stores rather than going to a local animal shelter and adopting an animal. We are reaching out to pet owners and want to be pet owners to help support these shelters and take care of the animals in need. If we can raise awareness and show people the importance of adopting animals this problem can be solved. We would create something that is accessible to everyone and easy to use. We would potentially reach out to shelters for some sort of partnership to help promote our creation and support each other. Our creation would have some sort of mechanic to support animal shelters all around the U.S. Whether it\u2019s advertising or donations, we would show off to the users what these animal shelters had to offer.<\/p>\n

Animal Shelters are super important to the wellness of animals. It is highly encouraged that people step up and volunteer at local animal shelters because these animals need all the help they can get. The animals held in these shelters are there for a reason, and they should be adopted for a reason. They have to spend their everyday lives in a cage with as much care as volunteers are willing to give. Shelters are a great place for people to come and meet the animals and possibly develop a relationship with an animal and adapt it for themselves, giving the animals the lives they deserve.<\/p>\n

To create something that would help raise awareness for these shelters and showcase what they have that might attract people is moving things in the right direction. (NATE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Define:<\/h2>\n

Some needs we will want to consider for this project come from Maslow\u2019s hierarchy of needs. We want to address some higher-level needs with our project, like Love and Belonging, Esteem and Self-actualization. (SARA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Researchers have shown that adults who own a companion animal are more likely to have lower blood pressure and a more regulated heart rate when put in stressful environments or situations than those who don\u2019t have a pet. Animals have created a positive impact on all ages. They can provide a sense of social support among the elderly, and a study has also explained how children between the ages of 3-6 were less stressed visiting the doctor when there was an animal in the room with them. We as animal owners know first hand the emotional and mental benefits that come with caring for an animal. We also know, based on the research found that videos of healthy and happy animals can help relieve stress, increase productivity, and boost a person\u2019s mood. (JAKE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The goal is that allowing people to interact with animals\/animal content that we will be targetting the need for Love-and-Belonging. Animal companions rely on humans and love their human counterparts. Having a pet\/interacting with animals can provide humans with a sense of love and belonging. (SARA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to that, for our project, we want an option to help support these shelters through the power of donations. Users would be able to find any shelter they want and donate. (NATE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This would target the higher-level needs of Esteem and Self-Actualization. Supporting a cause that matters to you can boost esteem and make users feel fulfilled in the need to become their best selves. We want to create a project that addresses these needs. (SARA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ideate:<\/h2>\n