Representatives from the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter paid a special visit to kindergarten through second-grade students at the James A. Dever School.
Gelsy and Michelle from the Humane Education Office spoke to the students about the important safety precautions everyone should follow whenever around dogs and cats. They also discussed the responsibilities of owning a pet and laws pet owners must follow.
To add to the excitement of their visit, they brought with them two of their pet therapy dogs, Brandy and Chanel. The students were delighted to learn about the dogs and had the opportunity to pet them and ask questions.
The students had a special surprise for the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. As their way of expressing their appreciation for the visit and to show their concern for the animals in the shelter, the students donated many much-needed items including leashes, bowls, toys and tasty animal treats.
Gelsy and Michelle could not believe the generosity of the Dever students and their families and were so appreciative for the donations. The experience was truly a learning experience for the students, who hope all the animals in the shelter get adopted soon.
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