The April Animal Aces Newsletter is Here!

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Next Kids Club Meeting

April 20 | 2 - 4 PM

Did you know HHS offers dog training classes? Adam Claar and Amy Willoughby head up our training and behavior team here at HHS. Between the two of them, they offer our community classes, assist with training plans for the dogs in our care and train the staff to handle dogs safely. In our April Animal Ace’s meeting, we plan to discuss the training we are able to provide the animals here and maybe send you off with some great ideas for your dogs at home.

Are you able to make it to the meeting?

LOCATION

HHS Classroom

DATE AND TIME

04/20/24 2:00pm - 04/20/24 4:00pm US/Eastern

We hope you can join us for the April meeting. We will be learning about dog training.

I'll Be There!

I Can't Make It

Kids Club Upcoming Events

Here are some other meeting dates to put on your calendar. All meetings will be from 2 - 4 PM in the HHS classroom.

May 18	Jul. 20	Sept. 21	Nov. 16
Jun. 15	Aug. 17	Oct. 19	Dec. 21

Join our Animal Aces Kids' Club Facebook Group! The Facebook group page is private and will only be available to the parents of our Kids Club members.

It's a great way for us to share photos, videos, stories, and updates with you all.

Join the Facebook Group Page

Campers in grades 1st – 6th are invited to spend part of their summer break at HHS learning about an animal shelter and meeting adoptable pets. Throughout the week there will be guest speakers, interactive presentations, games, and crafts focused on animal welfare, biology, and conservation.

Registration includes a camp t-shirt, daily snacks, crafts and games, a pizza party, and behind-the-scenes experiences at our facility.

Use the coupon code HHSACES24 when you register online to receive 10% OFF.

Animal Spotlight:

Brut

This month’s Pet Spotlight is Brut. This 6 year old, floppy-eared delight has been waiting for his forever family for 3 months. His favorite things in life are snacks, long naps, sticking his nose in everything (he is a beagle after all), and serenading you with the song of his people. He's the definition of friendly and lights up around people and dogs.

An HHS volunteer recently took Brut on a Fido Field Trip to Waller Mill Park and said this:

"He was friendly with my elementary-aged kiddo and bubbled over with excitement (and quintessential beagle vocalizations) when a large group of kids and parents passed us on the trail. At 6 years old, he's of an excellent vintage -- and only getting better with age! Come enjoy a taste of life with Brut, and toast to a future sparkling with smiles, sniffs, and snuggles!"

Adoptable Dogs

Sign up for our Dog Yoga class on Saturday, Apr. 27. It starts at 8:30 AM and Animal Aces members receive 10% OFF. Use the coupon code HHSACES24 when you register online.

Dog Yoga

April Enrichment Idea:

Tube-tastic Toy For Guinea Pigs & Rabbits

Each month we will feature an enrichment idea that works for our shelter pets as well as for any pets you might have at home. At Heritage Humane Society, we have a few goals when we give an animal enrichment. Something that will encourage movement and exercise. Something that will keep them occupied. Something that encourages them to think, like a treat puzzle. Something that brings out their natural behaviors. Scents for beagles or something to dig in for terriers are perfect examples. And of course, something that is just plain fun.

This month we are featuring a fun toy for guinea pigs and rabbits. Instructions and photos are below, we hope your small critters at home love it as much as the HHS pets do.

Supplies Needed:

8-10 paper towel tubes
Empty tissue box
Scissors
Small critter snacks

Instructions:

Simply cut the top off of the tissue box (make sure there is no plastic remaining). Adjust the sides if necessary. Then stuff the paper towel tubes. Make sure the rolls fit snuggly, so they won't immediately fall out. Add some dry treats and greens and let your guinea pig or rabbit enjoy!

Sign up for our Kids Movie Night on Saturday, Apr. 20. It's $20 per kid and includes a pet-themed educational activity, movie, popcorn, and pizza. Kids will also get a chance to meet some adoptable pets. Open to children ages 6-12.

Movie: Trolls Band Together

Use the coupon code HHSACES24 when you register online to receive 10% OFF.

Movie Night

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