Holden's Ranch

Spartanburg Humane Society and Dae

Our class had a special treat this week when Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Woodward brought Dae to teach students about the process of adopting animals from the shelter. Each student was asked to "play a part" in the steps necessary to get an animal ready to be adopted.

Students learned one of the first things the animals needed was food and water.

Natalie helped feed Dae.

Hannah gave Dae some water.

Juliana gave Dae a nice blanket so she could have a comfortable place to lay down.

Caitlin and Allena next showed us what they used to give Dae a bath and get her cleaned and beautiful. They want to make sure the animals don't have fleas and ticks. Students learned that these "pests" cause much discomfort and irritation for animals.

Ally and Adryiana were there to "dry" her off and share some love.

Chrissa got to walk Dae and give her some exercise. It's important to get the animals moving so they can........you guessed it!

Jeremiah demonstrated the process of testing the animals "poo" for heartworms. Thankfully they had a plastic example for him to pick up. Jeremiah "took a sample" and had it sent for testing. When they got the results, they were able to take care of Dae.

He was able to give her the medicine needed to keep her from having roundworms.

Elliot is offering his love and comfort to soothe Dae.

Jacob listened to her heart.

Edward checked her ears.

Trevor got to take Dae's temperature with a neat thermometer used against Dae's tummy. I know he was glad when he heard he didn't have to use the traditional thermometer to check her temp. Did you know a dog's temperature is 101 degrees? We learned that Dae's temp was just great! He also gave her the medicine to prevent her from having heartworms.

We learned that all animals need someone to play with. Grant was helping to teach Dae to "Shake" and give a "High Five".  

Jake helped Dae learn to roll over. After all the love and care, students learned that the "animal" would then be ready to be adopted.

Dae was so sweet to work with our students and help them see what an important job the Spartanburg Humane Society has for the animals in our backyard.

The second grade classes at Oakland are currently involved in a Project Based Learning Unit of Study about animals. We are learning about the different species of animals, their habitats, and how the environment impacts animals. We are also doing our part to make a difference for the animals of South Carolina.

We are taking donations for the Spartanburg Humane Society to help support them and all they do for our community. They are in need of the following items:

blankets (new or used), pedigree dog food, cat food, bath towels and paper towels, toys for the animals, and monetary donations.

It is our goal to not only teach students about animals, but help them see they can make a difference in the life of animals here in the state of South Carolina.