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Humane Society hosts animal showcase summer camp

The summer camp runs through Aug. 6


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 12:05 a.m. August 1, 2021
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Humane Society of Sarasota County brought dogs, cats and other curious critters out to play for its Fur Fun summer camp.

The annual summer camp was held at the center's new education center. Campers learned how to care for animals, played games and made crafts with the goal of learning what it takes to connect people with animal friends. HSSC instructors and counselors brought out all sorts of animals for the kids to learn about and play with including dogs, cats, tortoises, bearded dragons, guinea pigs, mini horses and more. 

Campers prepare to play with the kittens.
Campers prepare to play with the kittens.
Levi Bolenski, 6, plays with Squeak.
Levi Bolenski, 6, plays with Squeak.
Kayden Mallow, 5, plays with a guinea pig.
Kayden Mallow, 5, plays with a guinea pig.
Kate Watson, 10 and Annie Riley, 9.
Kate Watson, 10 and Annie Riley, 9.
Fiona Konrath, 11 plays with a kitty.
Fiona Konrath, 11 plays with a kitty.
Aiden Frappier, 8 with McKenna Metzger and Morgan Metz
Aiden Frappier, 8 with McKenna Metzger and Morgan Metz
Campers play with dogs and cats.
Campers play with dogs and cats.
Noah Greber pays attention to the shelter's tortoise.
Noah Greber pays attention to the shelter's tortoise.
Volunteer Julia Reedy brings out Peaches the rabbit.
Volunteer Julia Reedy brings out Peaches the rabbit.
Lily Allison, 10, plays with a bunny
Lily Allison, 10, plays with a bunny
Paloma Sirianni, 9 and Ean Watson, 8 play with a kitty.
Paloma Sirianni, 9 and Ean Watson, 8 play with a kitty.
Ean Watson, 8 plays with a kitty.
Ean Watson, 8 plays with a kitty.
Leonardo the tortoise
Leonardo the tortoise
Aiden Frappier plays with a puppy.
Aiden Frappier plays with a puppy.
Lilly Allison, 10, takes care of a kitten.
Lilly Allison, 10, takes care of a kitten.
Campers play with dogs and cats.
Campers play with dogs and cats.

 

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