Making the world kinder with kids
Research shows children who are taught kindness towards animals tend to mature into caring, responsible adults. Our humane education programs nurture the human/animal bond. (And they’re fun!)
Humane Education Calendar
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6Little Paws Story Time10:30 am - 11:30 am
Do you have a young child who loves animals? Then, bring your little ones to HSHV to have a paws-itively fun time! Designed for ages 2-5, Little Paws story time will keep your tot engaged through stories, crafts, finger plays and animal interactions! Each program will include age appropriate stories, a craft, a tour th , ... - 7
- 8
- 9Rescue Reading10:00 am - 11:30 am
Looking for a fun way to have your children practice their reading skills? Join us for HSHV’s Rescue Reading program every Sunday 10:00-11:30am and select Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00pm! This program includes time reading to our adoptable animals, a group read-aloud and humane education lesson, and a dog meet-and-gr , ... - 10
- 11Tiny Tails Story Time10:30 am - 11:30 am
Do you have a young child who loves animals? Come to Tiny Lions to have a pawsitively fun time! Designed for toddlers age 2-5, Tiny Tails Story Time will keep your tot and you engaged through stories, crafts, finger plays and animal interactions. Due to space limitations, pre-registration is required. Cost: $7 per chil , ... - 12
- 13Little Paws Story Time10:30 am - 11:30 amDo you have a young child who loves animals? Then, bring your little ones to HSHV to have a paws-itively fun time! Designed for ages 2-5, Little Paws story time will keep your tot engaged through stories, crafts, finger plays and animal interactions! Each program will include age appropriate stories, a craft, a tour th , ...Pet Sitter course begins4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Are you between the ages of 12-17 and looking to get involved in pet sitting? Whether you are brand new to animal care or are just looking to improve your skills, HSHV’s Pet Sitting Course can prepare you to become a responsible and knowledgeable pet sitter! In our four session pet sitter certification course participa , ... - 14Pets and Pajamas5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
What could be more fun than spending your Friday night with our furry friends at HSHV? This paw-tastic event is appropriate for ages 5 to 11 and includes adoptable animal interactions, a vegetarian dinner and an animal-themed movie with popcorn! Children are invited to wear their pajamas, bring a sleeping bag and pillo , ... - 15
- 16Rescue Reading10:00 am - 11:30 amLooking for a fun way to have your children practice their reading skills? Join us for HSHV’s Rescue Reading program every Sunday 10:00-11:30am and select Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00pm! This program includes time reading to our adoptable animals, a group read-aloud and humane education lesson, and a dog meet-and-gr , ...
- 17Camp PAWS9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have a day off of school? Join us for our one day sessions of Camp PAWS! Designed for ages 6-11, Camp PAWS our camp program involves humane education lessons on many topics depending on the session and age group. Some past topics have been pet photography, animal communication, bird identification and wildlife conserva , ... - 18Sensory Story Time10:00 am - 11:00 am
Just like our traditional story time, but specifically intended as a welcoming space for differently-abled children and those on the spectrum, Sensory Story Time includes interactive stories, sensory play, a tour of the shelter and lots of fun! Sensory Story Time is generally designed for children ages 2-5, but all chi , ...Tiny Tails Story Time10:30 am - 11:30 amDo you have a young child who loves animals? Come to Tiny Lions to have a pawsitively fun time! Designed for toddlers age 2-5, Tiny Tails Story Time will keep your tot and you engaged through stories, crafts, finger plays and animal interactions. Due to space limitations, pre-registration is required. Cost: $7 per chil , ... - 19
- 20Little Paws Story Time10:30 am - 11:30 amDo you have a young child who loves animals? Then, bring your little ones to HSHV to have a paws-itively fun time! Designed for ages 2-5, Little Paws story time will keep your tot engaged through stories, crafts, finger plays and animal interactions! Each program will include age appropriate stories, a craft, a tour th , ...
- 21
- 22Mewvie Night @ the cat cafe7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Kids, cuddle up to cats and snack on popcorn while you watch a family-friendly flick at the Tiny Lions cat café! Popcorn and a juice box are included; you’re welcome to bring snacks and drinks of your choice, too, along with any pillows, sleeping bags or blankets you’d like to use (just remember: the cats , ...
- 23Rescue Reading10:00 am - 11:30 amLooking for a fun way to have your children practice their reading skills? Join us for HSHV’s Rescue Reading program every Sunday 10:00-11:30am and select Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00pm! This program includes time reading to our adoptable animals, a group read-aloud and humane education lesson, and a dog meet-and-gr , ...
- 24
- 25Tiny Tails Story Time10:30 am - 11:30 amDo you have a young child who loves animals? Come to Tiny Lions to have a pawsitively fun time! Designed for toddlers age 2-5, Tiny Tails Story Time will keep your tot and you engaged through stories, crafts, finger plays and animal interactions. Due to space limitations, pre-registration is required. Cost: $7 per chil , ...
- 26
- 27Little Paws Story Time10:30 am - 11:30 amDo you have a young child who loves animals? Then, bring your little ones to HSHV to have a paws-itively fun time! Designed for ages 2-5, Little Paws story time will keep your tot engaged through stories, crafts, finger plays and animal interactions! Each program will include age appropriate stories, a craft, a tour th , ...
- 28Pets and Pajamas5:30 pm - 9:00 pmWhat could be more fun than spending your Friday night with our furry friends at HSHV? This paw-tastic event is appropriate for ages 5 to 11 and includes adoptable animal interactions, a vegetarian dinner and an animal-themed movie with popcorn! Children are invited to wear their pajamas, bring a sleeping bag and pillo , ...
- 29
- 30Rescue Reading10:00 am - 11:30 amLooking for a fun way to have your children practice their reading skills? Join us for HSHV’s Rescue Reading program every Sunday 10:00-11:30am and select Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00pm! This program includes time reading to our adoptable animals, a group read-aloud and humane education lesson, and a dog meet-and-gr , ...
- 31
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Ask Happy the Hound!
These Kind Kids
…are making a difference! Click their pictures, and get inspired!
Frequently Used Forms
- Minor Waiver (required for all humane education programs)
- Camp PAWS and CampPurrs Program Form
Other Forms
- Birthday party request and Party Host Packet with User Agreement
- Classroom field trip request
- Animal Care Education (A.C.E.) Group presentation request
- Shelter tour request
- Scout Program request
- Camp PAWS Scholarship Application
- Junior Volunteer program Scholarship Application
Have questions about a humane education program? Email humaneed@hshv.org.