Critters Care--Easter Picture Days

 On Friday, March 22, at Browning Elementary, and Tuesday, March 26, at Gardens Elementary, Canine Ambassadors Chloe & Serenity had a great time posing in their Easter finest with a number of young students.  Those that signed up and made a small donation were able to sit with both pups in a festive spring setting.  I had wonderful assistance on Friday at Browning from my husband, Chris, who took the pictures while I guided the students to their positions and helped them situate Serenity in their lap. 

Ms. Steury, 3rd grade teacher at Browning

Then at Gardens, I worked as the photographer while my friend, Cathy Steffes, helped with guiding the kids to their positions and finding clever ways to focus the pups toward the camera rather than the line of students waiting for their turn.  I especially liked her trick of tossing a plastic egg in my direction so I could get a quick shot of their eyes on the lens and not the enthusiastic kids!  After their photo shoot each participant received a sticker and treat-filled egg.  All photos were then made into special holiday cards that the kids could share and display at home.  It was quite the fun-filled couple of events and look forward to the Christmas season when the pups will pose as "Chloe Clause" and "Elf Serenity"!

Tuesday's assistant, Cathy

Friday's photographer, Chris

Critters Care Story Time--"If You Were a Parrot"

 

On Thursday, March 28, B.C. and I, along with Canine Ambassador Chloe, had a great time

sharing the story “If You Were a Parrot” to a group of 1^st & 2^nd graders at Harmony Endeavor.  Since this was the first time for many of these young students to meet a parrot up close, the room was filled with excitement.  Throughout the story time session I would intersperse fun tidbits about B.C.’s unique personality and quirks, such as:  “He’s afraid of the color orange”; “He’s jealous of my husband, Chris”; “He loves to take a shower with me where he stands on a rod and sometimes chews on a toothbrush”.  After relating this whimsical tale, I asked the kids various questions to see what they retained, and was pleasantly surprised at how enthusiastically they answered all my queries correctly.  I especially had to chuckle when I asked “What color is B.C. afraid of”, and

kids checking out B.C. in his safe enclosure

they all called out “orange!” and then one child asked “Is he afraid of your hair?”   I guess it’s a good thing he sees my locks as more red than orange!  Many of the students wanted to hold B.C. themselves, but I had to explain to them he isn’t quite as friendly as my canine companion, so instead they had the opportunity upon leaving to pet and have their picture with chill-pup Chloe, who was dressed in her Easter outfit in celebration of the upcoming holiday!

kids having fun trying to stand on one leg and sleep like a parrot!