It was a delightful Saturday morning, as children and parents alike participated in the Humane Society of St. Thomas’ Easter party. The event, held at the Humane Society’s grounds, was complete with arts and crafts, face painting, a mini parade, an Easter egg hunt and more.
“Today’s turnout was amazing! We had over 50 kids join us for our Easter party, and we all had so much fun,” said Debbie Grace, one of the main organizers for the event.
For the event’s Easter egg hunt, volunteers transformed the “Paws to Play” dog park into an “egg-stravagant” hunting ground, boasting 1000 eggs hidden alongside five elusive golden eggs.
“This dog park is so special to me. It gives our shelter dogs the chance to run around and play off-leash in a safe, supervised area with plenty of green space,” shared Grace during an emotional moment. “It’s also a great opportunity for them to socialize with each other and with human friends. We’ve put a lot of love, time and energy into creating this space, and we’re so grateful for all the support that made it possible.”
“I had so much fun today, and even when it’s not an Easter egg party, I just love visiting the animal shelter. The dogs seem much happier because it’s not as crowded as it used to be,” shared Peyton Jennings, who attended the event. “I love spending time with them!”
“There were so many thoughtful touches and cool giveaways,” shared Tamra James, a parent who attended the event with her daughter and nephew. “Everyone had a blast and I appreciate the Humane Society for organizing such a fun-filled day for our kids!”
As the afternoon came to a close, children left with Easter baskets filled to the brim and smiles stretching from ear to ear.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the volunteers who generously gave their time and effort to make today’s event a memorable one,” noted Grace. “I also want to extend a special thank you to Michelle Robbins, our executive director, whose support and leadership have been instrumental in implementing creative and progressive ideas that have positively impacted the work culture of the Humane Society. Her dedication to our cause is truly invaluable.”
The Humane Society is always seeking dedicated volunteers to join its amazing team. For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Karen Woodbury at volunteer@hsstt.com.
