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Recently, HOPE for Animals has resumed its education program, taking its message to local elementary schools to teach young children the importance of caring for animals. Members bring various pets to the schools and entertain the children while educating them.
One of the topics HOPE's members touch on is the
need for taking care of homeless and stray
Members involved in the HOPE education program are
eager to visit
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animals. As pet
overpopulation is a big problem in the Lafourche
Parish area and HOPE has no shelter at this time,
members teach the children about how many cats and
dogs need loving homes. After dogs like Brown
and Tripod have entertained the children with their
tricks and Temporary the Guinea Pig has given the
kids some hands-on play time, HOPE members
distribute coloring books which provide activities
as well as important information, such as how to
care for a new cat or dog.
elementary
schools in the Lafourche Parish area. The
organization feels that teaching young children the
value of caring for animals will benefit them in
many ways well into their adulthood. Studies
have shown that compassion toward animals extends
toward people as well. If you would like to
schedule a HOPE visit to your school, please call
Ruth Chiasson at 985-859-5246. 
