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Although we require shelter volunteers to be at least 18 years old, there are lots of other things young people can do to help the animals on their own, with classmates, or with their scout troops. In fact, the majority of our supply donations come from kids who care about the animals. Find some great ideas below.
Hey Kids: are you in grades 1-5 and love animals?
Enter our 10th Annual "Be Kind to Animals Week Poster and Essay Contest"!
Deadline to enter is April 13, 2012, you can win prizes and be invited to Proctors for a wonderful awards reception.
Find out more on our Events page, where you can download an entry instructions and an form.
"Because every cat, whether small or fat,
deserves to have a comfy mat."
~ Amelia, Adopted 2010
Download instructions on how to make cat mats at home
Are you in middle or high school and seeking community service hours for school credit? Or do you just want to help homeless animals? While you can’t work directly with the pets if you are under the age of 18, there are still many ways to help them.
Download a list of projects to help animals
30+ Great Ways Kids Can Help
Contact us to learn how your group or school can get involved in a penny drive or other projects to help shelter animals.
Call the Humane Education Manager, Kim Jess at (518) 374-3944, ext. 119.
