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
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- 30Camp 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 , ... - 31Camp PAWS9:00 am - 4:00 pmHave 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 , ...
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- 4Rescue 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! This program includes time reading to our adoptable animals, a group read-aloud and humane education lesson, and a dog meet-and-greet! This is a drop-off event designed for ages 6-11. For children under , ...
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- 9Little 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 , ...
- 10Pets and Pajamas5:30 pm - 8:30 pmWhat could be more fun than spending your Friday night with our furry friends at HSHV? This paw-tastic event is appropriate for ages 6 to 11 and includes adoptable animal interaction, a cheese pizza dinner, and an animal-themed movie with popcorn! Children are invited to wear their pajamas, bring a sleeping bag and pil , ...
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- 15Tiny Tails Story Time9:30 am - 10:30 am*Please note event time has changed to 9:30-10:30 a.m.* 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 limi , ...
- 16Little 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 , ...
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- 18Rescue 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! This program includes time reading to our adoptable animals, a group read-aloud and humane education lesson, and a dog meet-and-greet! This is a drop-off event designed for ages 6-11. For children under , ...
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- 23Little 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 , ...
- 24Cats & Kids7:15 pm - 8:45 pmKids and cats: a purrfect pairing! Cats and Kids is a program specifically made for youth ages 6-11 to spend some time with the adoptable cats and kittens at Tiny Lions Lounge and Adoption Center. Participants will enjoy engaging in arts/crafts, games and other fun activities all while in the company of feline friends , ...
- 25Sensory Story Time10:00 am - 11:00 amJust like our traditional story time, but specifically intended as a welcoming space for children with autism or neurodivergent children, 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 children , ...
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- 29Tiny Tails Story Time9:30 am - 10:30 am*Please note event time has changed to 9:30-10:30 a.m.* 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 limi , ...
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Have questions about a humane education program? Email humaneed@hshv.org.
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