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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- 1Pets and Pajamas5:30 pm - 8:30 pm*New*ย Starting January 2023: Program runs from 5:30-8:30 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 6 to 11 and includes adoptable animal interaction, a cheese pizza dinner, and an animal-themed movie with popcorn! Children ar , ...
- 2Rescue 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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- 6Tiny 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: ย $10 per ch , ...
- 7Little 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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- 9Rescue 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 , ...Teen Mewvie Night7:15 pm - 9:30 pmYouth between the ages of 12-17 are invited to join the felines at Tiny Lions once a month for a special Teen Mewvie Night! Pop and popcorn are included, but you’re also welcome to bring any snacks and drinks of your own choice. While Tiny Lions does have some comfy chairs, we recommend you bring any pillows, sle , ...
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- 14Little 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 , ...
- 15Cats & 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.ย Participants will enjoy engaging in arts/crafts, games and other fun activities all while in the company of feline friends , ...
- 16Sensory 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 , ...
- 17Stories with Santa10:00 am - 11:30 amThis cozy Santa-themed story time is designed for youth ages 10 or younger andย features holiday themed activities, crafts, and stories! Families will have the opportunity to tour the shelter, meet an animal, and even get a picture with Santa Claus! Guests are encouraged to wear their coziest holiday attire and bring a , ...Stories with Santa10:00 am - 11:30 pmThis cozy Santa-themed story time is designed for youth ages 10 or younger andย features holiday themed activities, crafts, and stories! Families will have the opportunity to tour the shelter, meet an animal, and even get a picture with Santa Claus! Guests are encouraged to wear their coziest holiday attire and bring a , ...
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- 20Tiny 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: ย $10 per ch , ...
- 21Little 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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- 27Camp PAWS – Winter Break9:00 am - 12:00 amJoin us for our Winter Break session 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 conservation. Participants wil , ...
- 28Camp PAWS – Winter BreakAll DayJoin us for our Winter Break session 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 conservation. Participants wil , ...
- 29Camp PAWS – Winter Break12:00 am - 4:00 pmJoin us for our Winter Break session 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 conservation. Participants wil , ...
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