Parks Family Fun: 11/13/11

On November 9th our homeschool group went on a very fun and educational field trip to the Kitsap Humane Society. We had a wonderful tour guide who showed up so much more than what we had anticipated. We started off get a tour of the feline room. We learned that this room is different compaired to all the others because it has its own filtration system. So each kennel is filtered its own air, which help keeps the smell completely gone so it doesn't smell like a bunch of cats and whatnot. :) It is the only room so far in their facility and she then prompted us that all the other rooms will not smell so fresh. :) We even got to see what all the different color chars me and that each kennel as the ability to open up a play hole, so those who can get along nicely can play together.

From there we went in to the main office ladies and got to hear all about the wonderful VOLUNTEERS that help run the main information desk. It was really hard to listen to the teacher at this point because there was only little kitten who was chewing on his tag through the cage... hilarious :)

As you can see he is a pretty funny
little guy and very distracting

The kids managed to still pay attention

Except for Ayden :)

After this we were able to go into the check in room...an area the common public doesn't get to often go unless you are dropping off an animal. We lucked out and got to see a baby pig that was just dropped off in their care after being stepped on by the owners horse. :( So sad...he was cute.

While we were in the check in room we got to see how the workers check to see if the animal has a chip in them and get all the information they can if the animal has come in a stray. Our nice tour guide tested it on one of the little girls but said she didn't find anything ;) All us Moms got laugh out of that one. Then we got to open the door and peek in at the animals that were waiting to be checked in. There were a lot! We were not allowed to go into this room for safety because they don't know any medical or behavioral issues with these animals yet. Apparently most of the strays that come in have some a major sicknesses that shouldn't be spread to others.
How sad is that :( quaratine for animals.

Animals waiting to be checked in

Obvisously not a good smell here

Chip Detector

Now we were getting to the good part going and seeing all the sweet dogs...but first we had to have a quick review of where to keep our hands and fingers...don't want any accidents

Always keep your fingers and hands down by your side not in the cages because they might be mistaken for a treat :) haha...made me laugh.

While I was listening I couldn't help but notice this cute little guy. He was all white except for his random Black spots. He looks like a cat version of a Dalmatian. I couldn't help but get a couple snap shots of his sweet little face.

Now prepare yourself for seeing some really cute little pups! :D

This little guys was one of my FAVS

He was just begging for someone to love him

From there we got to move on to a place that no one gets to go see. The surgery/recovery room. We got to meet face to face with one of the Vet techs and she told us all about the sterile room and why we couldn't go in there and then what to usually have to do surgeries on. After we got to walk through the hall and see all the little guys recovering and slowly waking up. :) Funny to see animals coming off of their sleepiness! As we walked down the VERY cramped hall we got to the wash room. We learned that the washer and dryer are going 24/7 and same with the dish/toy washer. All of which is ran by volunteers!!! :)

Now we were moving on into the big dog area...it was so loud and we had to keep real good eyes on all the kids in this area that I didn't get any pictures at all. :( So many beautiful big doggies just needing some love and attention.

Now it was time for a little Q&A while we do a potty break outside of the Volunteer room. :)

We have some REALLY GREAT kids in our group this year!

Now that our little break was over it was time to head outside and see the rest of their facilities. First stop is the doggies play field. A nice grassy place where they let the dogs run and play with their toys. Also there way to check to see how well certain dogs get along with other dogs. Then right next to it is a covered meet and greet area. A sweet little spot to be able to meet the animal you are interested in.

Now it was time to move on to the part the kids were most excited about the farm live stock. At any given time the Kitsap Human Society can have a numerous amount of farm animals that have been dropped off or taken and need a good place to call home. Currently they have a horse we are going to see and some chickens and rosters. They use to have a goat (but he has been adopted). But before we could make it to the farm animals we passed by the COOL vehicles that they Rescue Services use on a daily basis. I couldn't help but take some pictures. They are very sweet looking vehicles.

Daily Vehicle used when you call Animal Control

Used for large animals or multiple animal rescue

Sweet Logo

Who do you call when you are in need?

Finally onto the Farm animals...we lucked out and the horse decided to great up with his presence :) He is becoming healthy again and almost ready to be put up for adoption!!!