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Youth Outreach Program
Responsible Pet Care Outreach Program for 2nd and 3rd Graders
Animal Care Center volunteers visit 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms to teach students about responsible pet care. The volunteers are accompanied by one of our AACC spokesdogs, Smiley or Jake, or our spokescat, Arnie. Smiley visits 2nd graders on Tuesdays and Jake hangs out with 3rd graders on Fridays. Arnie is always happy to make classroom visits. The volunteers present a 30-45 minute program. Each student receives a coloring book and a spokespet trading card.
Feedback we have gotten from teachers who have participated in this outreach program include:
"Seeing and touching the live cat or dog really is the best way to engage the students in discussing pet care."
Ms. Andi's 3rd grade class, Montezuma Elementary School
"She (the presenter) answered many questions & gave useful information relating to safety with animals"
Rose Roybal, Chaparral Elementary School
"Fabulous! She (the presenter) knew how to work with a large group of children. Continue this useful program"
Mary Jane White, A. Montoya Elementary School
"Actually seeing an animal there is most valuable about the program. It makes the program and presentation more tangible for the children. Also, it helps the kids learn empathy for animals (and humans)."
Irene Gonzalez, Norma Nunez, Deborah Blea, Leticia Vigil - East San Jose Elementary
If you would like to schedule a visit, please call 764-1164.