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With all the dire news of the economy, the one wish I have for the new year is for people who are in good financial shape to step up to the plate and adopt a pet from a shelter, rather than buy a pet. read more

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Last night I had the camp counselors in for our annual winter party. They are high school juniors now, talking about college. They have been with me as counselors since the entered High School. They are growed up! They drive! I am so proud of these amazing people, who help me each summer, taking care of kids and teaching about animals. read more

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How can anyone pass over this for a kitten? I wish more people would adopt cats 2 years and older! With a kitten, you don't know what you are getting. With a cat, you know what they are and will be. read more

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We are devoted to Humane Education, to make more caring and responsible future pet owners. We have a summer camp that teaches children about animals and pet care, and it is supported fully by a staff of teenage volunteer counselors. They work with the campers 30 hours a week, sometimes 2, 3 and 4 weeks in the summer, introducing the children to a… read more

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I'm so lucky. I teach humane education (lucky in itself!), but I also have a growing crew of volunteer teachers that help me. Our education program would not have such a reach without those volunteers, who teach children about pet responsibility and kindness. read more