Part Two of Heartland Academy Visit

After we read our story, the children from the Heartland Academy talked a little about the animals at the HSSET, we took a tour of the facility. The children were so anxious to see all the animals we have it was difficult for them to wait for their turn to spend with our furry friends.







"Fascinated" seems like such a small word to describe their faces as they looked on at the different animals spread out around the shelter.

It was so much fun to watch how well they handled their time with our animals. They were all very gentle and caring with each of the animals with whom they spent their time.



After everyone had a little time with the animals, they finished off their time at the shelter eating sprinkled cupcakes just like the cat in our book. Needless to say. . . they enjoyed that time as well.

I Love Making New Friends

Meet my new friends from Heartland Academy. They came to visit the HSSET yesterday and brought bags of food to share with my other friends here at the shelter.

The lucky little girl who let me sit in her lap won the opportunity for sitting quietly waiting for directions.

Audine read the group "If You Give a Cat A Cupcake" by Laura Numeroff. It was a great story and we had fun learning of all the cat's adventures.

In the story, the cat decided if it was going to eat a cupcake it needed sprinkles. So we all had to practice putting sprinkles on our cupcake. That was so much fun as we got our "wiggles" out.


. . . stay tuned. More of this story to follow soon.

A Birthday Surprise for Us!

Grace shared her toys
 with one of the cats. 

Meet Grace. 

Grace chose to celebrate her 8th Birthday a little differently this year. Instead of sharing what people could get her for her birthday, she asked everyone to give money she could then share animals that are unable to care for themselves.

 Grace chose two different animal organizations. We are thankful that Grace chose the HSSET to be one of those (she also gave to a wildlife organization).

A very Special Young Lady!

 Grace visited us Saturday with an armful of toys and a gift card from Pet Smart of which all totaled close to $100.00. We appreciate the selflessness of Grace and her friends for sharing with our furry friends something so special! 

It's A New Day

Here I am in those comforting arms of a small child. See, she knows just how to hold on to me and keep me safe. Now mind you, those little puppies know better than to mess with me and if she wasn't holding me back... we would be playing some major tug awar. However, I chose not to be the object of their tugging, for now, I preferred to be held.

The Laughter of Children

For me, there is nothing so grand as the sound of children laughing. I had such joy as some of the little ones were out of school and their parents brought them to the HSSET. I was held so carefully and comfortably. I knew 'someone' was falling in love with me. I can't wait until she get's her own young soft pup. I know her eyes will light up just like Audine's did when she was just about the same age. Did you know puppies love to see their new little owners fall in love with them as much as you do? Ahhh ... yes. There is nothing like the smiles and laughter of children playing and enjoying themselves.