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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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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 have to boast about someone. She is one of my Critter Camp counselors, and she also helps me with teaching classes when I try to teach children about assistance dogs and how they help their handlers. I will call this girl "M." M was born with some developmental disabilities. When she was very young (she is 18 now), she had multiple brain op… read more