Story Time at the Pocatello Animal Shelter kicks off summer animal education
Hadley Bodell
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Pocatello Animal Shelter is expanding their reach in the community this summer by offering story times from 1-2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. “Once Upon a Paw” is part of the Children’s Story Time Program designed to educate children about animals and introduce them to the shelter through interactive storytelling.
The sessions will include the reading of an animal-themed story as well as a fun craft for kids to complete and take home. Tuesday story times are for kids aged five and under, while Thursdays are for ages six to 10.
Through the stories and other educational activities, the kids will learn about animals and pet care.
“It’s a good way to get the community out here and aware of the shelter and what we do here,” said Courtney, the Educational Outreach Specialist at the Pocatello Animal Shelter. “We’re going over some safety things and just incorporating some education about animals and how to care for them into the story time. We’re also doing some crafts.”
Courtney also said the kids and families can enjoy seeing all the animals waiting for adoption at the shelter. “It includes a little information on the animals within the community, how to go about handling them in our community, how to care for them, so it’s a bit of education as well,” she said.
Story time is free for the public to attend every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at the Pocatello Animal Shelter located at 3100 Avenue of the Chiefs, Pocatello ID 83204.