Diplomat+Cares+for+Critters

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In its mission to adopt, shelter and //educate// the community on the humane treatment of animals, ARC is proud to continue the tradition of helping to EDUCATE the community through its “Caring for Critters” program with Diplomat Elementary School in Cape Coral, FL. Studies have shown that exposure to animals at an early age can help prevent the mistreatment and neglect of animals in adult years. Education comes from parents, teachers and caring adults. Every Friday for six weeks, two volunteers from the shelter bring an animal to Diplomat Elementary School to be featured on the morning news and to visit several classrooms. Through our unique educational program, each classroom is provided with a picture of a “virtual pet”. The kids “virtually adopt” this pet by learning about proper treatment, care and feeding of the animal. The program culminates with a visit from an actual resident of ARC. “We hope that by teaching the children how to treat and approach animals that are not their own, we will prevent neglect and injury.” Lisa Morris, ARC’s Volunteer Coordinator explained. [|READ MORE HERE] ||