A summer enrichment event for kids K-12 will be offered on Saturday, July 25, 10 am-12 noon at the Greyhound Friends adoption shelter at 167 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton. Families are invited to come learn about shelter work and volunteering, as well as an introduction to sighthound breeds as family pets.
“We’ve received inquiries from local families asking to bring their children in for an introduction to what happens at an animal shelter,” explains Greyhound Friends Executive Director Terri Shepard. “The summer school break seems like a good time to offer an enrichment activity for kids that everyone in the family can attend.”
The shelter’s Educational Outreach team regularly presents at K-12 schools and after-school programs during the academic year. This special offering brings an educational enrichment opportunity during the summer break. The material is designed for kids of all ages. The event includes a talk, a shelter tour, Q&A and time with some of the kennel residents. Part of the program is held outdoors, weather permitting. Tickets are $5/person; free for kids 5 and under. Event details and a ticket link are at Greyhound Friends’ website, https://greyhound.org.
