HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Regina Humane Society (RHS) is asking you to help make the holidays merry and bright for 160 homeless pets currently waiting to find their special someone in an adoption campaign aiming to send each one Home for the Holidays. What better gift to give a homeless animal than a caring family and a warm home? Think outside the box – help a shelter pet go Home for the Holidays!f Click here for complete details.

FOSTER FAMILIES

Did you know that Foster Families assist in caring for infant, injured or ill animals while they heal or grew big enough to be adopted? RHS Fosters are an essential and critical part of our ability to save animals by allowing them to grow and heal outside of the shelter environment.

If you would like to know more about becoming a foster family, especially helping adult animals who are ill, please click here for more info or to register.

The Regina Humane Society (RHS) is dedicated to improving the well-being of animals in our community. There are so many homeless animals just waiting for their Furever home, can you help?

eCards

Sending a Regina Humane Society eCard is a fast and easy way to share your love of animals and honour someone important to you at the same time!

Your eCard donation will go directly to helping the over 4,000 lost, homeless and abused animals that will enter the Regina Humane Society in the coming year.

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KIDDY READER PROGRAM

In an age of video games and endless technology, many children struggle with reading and setting aside time to grow their reading skills. The Regina Humane Society’s (RHS) Kiddy Reader program helps children practice reading in a fun and engaging way, while also socializing homeless cats at the shelter.

Participants in the Kiddy Reader program, sit in one of the Society’s cat adoption rooms reading either aloud or silently. The calm reading and the presence of the child both relaxes the cats and greatly improves their socialization, leading to more adoptions.

However, it’s not just a one-way street - the program is actually an educational initiative. “Studies show that animals can be a great non-evaluative source of support for children learning to read” says Bill Thorn, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the RHS. “The children enjoy the interaction with the animals and this helps make the learning process more enjoyable. They often show a more sustained focus and improved attitudes towards school”.

Each Kiddy Reader participant receives a Kiddy Reader Card that tracks their reading progress. Once 10 books have been read, they can choose a prize from the Kiddy Reader Treasure Chest. Readers receive a certificate and picture with a shelter cat when 20 books are read.

The program is open to children between 7 and 12 years of age and their parent or guardian who must complete a short RHS orientation session.

More information about this innovative program and application forms can be found on the RHS website, or by clicking here.

DID YOU KNOW THE REGINA HUMANE SOCIETY IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS? AREAS IN WHICH YOU CAN VOLUNTEER INCLUDE:

Building & Grounds
Caring Hands
Foster Families and Safe Places
Humane Education
Furry Fliers
Kennel Support
Office Support
PetSmart
Pet Therapy
Read & Relax
Special Events
Pet Pantry

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY

HOW YOU CAN HELP THE REGINA HUMANE SOCIETY