KAREN REPORTS:
On Monday, October 19, I went to a high school classroom and made a presentation to the students about Red Lake Rosie's Rescue, our goals and mission. Pictures of Pearl, Ode and other RLRR animals circulated through the room as discussion and questions began to surface.
One student said, "You sound like Bob Barker". A great place for me to interject, "Yes, and as a matter of fact Bob Barker's foundation is going to give us $10,000 for spay/neuter projects this year." He looked in disbelief, and I reassured him it was true.
A poster about chaining was shown, and one student said, "I have my dog on a chain because he is mean and jumps on people." We talked about how being on a chain isolates the animal and is a form of cruelty. That student on day 2 was open to taking the dog off the chain.
Some students in the room had made fleece blankets for the animals at the shelter.
SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION
The next day, the same 15 students and staff visited the RLRR shelter. When the bus arrived they brought dog and cat food, as well as newspapers they had gathered that are especially useful in the cat cages.PUPPIES ON LEASHES WITH PREDICTABLE RESULTS
DOG WALKING
The students went around and were introduced to all the animals and listened intently to each of their stories. Animal care was discussed including their needs for food, shelter, water, vet care, and most of all---love.PUPS ON LEASHES
Many of the dogs and puppies got to walk on the leash, many for the first time.STICKS FOR FIRE
COOKOUT
We also had a cookout, and cleaned the shelter yard of sticks and made a fire.LUNCHTIME
PEACE POLE
We had a Peace Pole which had been already blessed by a spiritual leader at the May clinic. Two students dug the hole and erected the peace pole which is inscribed with the words, "May Peace Prevail in Our Communities" in eight languages.INSTALLATION
We were very happy that the students came to the shelter and believe that this will be a beginning of more interaction with RLRR and the youth.
STUDENTS WITH CAMPFIRE
Sincerely, Karen and RLRR
3 comments:
What a wonderful story. I love the shot of the school bus at the shelter. Karen this is certainly a great way to educate and connect with the youth. Hands on works so well with the teanagers. And food works well too.
This is an excellent educational
experience.......there is nothing
like "hands on" exposure to help
educate children about being respectful and responsible towards
animals. Thanks, Karen.
This is GREAT progress. I believe that changing attitudes of the youth and educating them will foster the most change for the animals. Wonderful news!
Twyla
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