Cats Enjoy "Happy Socks"

Brownie Troop 1141 from Bathgate Elementary in Mission Viejo recently visited our Newport Beach shelter to learn about cats.  They brought with them two bags full of “Happy Socks” that they made for the kitties.  Happy Socks are clean socks of all colors and sizes which the girls gathered and then lovingly filled with catnip. Our cats loved these great toys!

Volunteer Coordinator Julie Pearson and Adoption Counselor Sue Worrel led the troop on a tour of the shelter.  The young girls learned about cat care, spaying and neutering and the importance of keeping cats indoors to keep them safe.  They had a chance to visit and interact with the adoptable adult cats and also the cats in our Retirement Center which is a place for cats to live the rest of their lives.

National Cat Protection Society is always pleased to provide tours of our facility to promote humane education.  Many shelters and humane societies are now reaching out to the young minds of their communities in an effort to teach children about proper care of animals.  It has become especially important to show children at an early age what kind of love and commitment it takes to have a pet.  Additionally, children learn what shelter and humane organizations in their areas do and how they and their families can be a part of humane support through volunteer programs and donations.

National Cat Protection Society is always pleased to provide tours of our facility to promote humane education. 

Many shelters and humane societies are now reaching out to the young minds of their communities in an effort to teach children about proper care of animals.  It has become especially important to show children at an early age what kind of love and commitment it takes to have a pet.  Additionally, children learn what shelter and humane organizations in their areas do and how they and their families can be a part of humane support through volunteer programs and donations.