Pets are great companions, but many families don’t realize how much work they can be. Here are some programs at area humane societies that offer programs teaching animal care and responsible pet ownership.
Humane Society of Kent County – Grand Rapids www.hskc.org
616-453-8900
The Humane Society of Kent County offers summer camps for various ages that teach kids about various animals and their needs. They also have a career camp for older kids that focuses on animal related careers.
Harbor Humane Society – West Olive www.harborhumane.org
616-399-2119
Offers several programs that connect kids with animals including a Kritter Kamp.
Kalamazoo County Humane Society www.kazoohumane.org
269-345-1181
They have educational presentations on pet responsibility, safety, bite prevention and more.
A trip to the John Ball Zoo can be both a fun and educational experience for your children. The John Ball Zoo’s website features great educational tips as well as games that you can play with your kids while visiting the zoo. Click on the link below to connect with some great resources for your next zoo visit.
This week’s show featured “Jake the Fire Dog,” a black lab that works with ESCAPE to teach kids fire safety. Jake visits classrooms around the country teaching kids the steps to take in case a fire breaks out in their home.
You can catch Jake in action this summer at Maranda’s Park Parties. ESCAPE will have their smoke trailer at all six of the parties and will be doing demonstrations with Jake. For more information visit their website at www.escapeinc.org.
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