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Humane Ed Program Updates
Humane Education Program Updates
Building a more humane future, one compassionate connection at a time!
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AFTERNOONS ON THE FARM
In partnership with Forget Me Not Farm, we are conducting Afternoons on the Farm. Small groups enjoy fresh air, gardening, bonding with farm animals and igniting all the senses that don’t get utilized as much during distance learning!
Making new friends and learning so much! WINTER CAMPS
Campers will read to shelter cats, learn from HSSC veterinarians, pet reptiles, learn how to approach (or not!) an unfamiliar dog, visit Forget Me Not Farm, plus many other fun activities! Our camps follow all CDC guidelines while allowing campers to have hands-on animal experiences and go behind the scenes at HSSC.
ACADEMIC COMMUNITY SERVICE
Students love completing academic community service remotely with HSSC! Whether creating dog treats, cat scratchers or online fundraisers, students are learning that helping animals can be done from anywhere!
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY (AAT) ZOOM VISITS Our volunteer AAT teams have been “zooming” with classrooms at Spring Creek Elementary School. Kids learn how important AAT is in medical, hospice, school, library and nursing home settings. They love seeing dogs doing tricks, seeking out hidden treats or just cuddling and they always have lots of questions!
MEET KATHY PECSAR
Our new Humane Educator, Kathy, is thrilled to be working with her two favorite populations — kids and animals! With a strong background in education, Kathy is making sure our youth programs are robust and adaptive. In this era of distance learning and increased screen time, her primary focus has been on bringing a sense of normalcy and the healing power of animals to our community’s kids!
Kathy Pecsar, HSSC Humane Educator.
