For Kids

The ARL has educational programs for K-12 classrooms, preschools and daycares.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the shelter with a group tour led by a Humane Education Volunteer at ARL Main.

Calling all teachers! We have a great program to foster small pets in your classroom.

Celebrate your child's birthday at the ARL with two hours of animal-filled fun and learning!

Join a monthly story time series for kids ages 2-6 and their parents hosted at our main location.

Need help with school assignments or project ideas to help serve our animals?

Cat Pack is a program for students in 6th-9th grade focused on issues related to cats in our community.

Girl Scouts will get a behind-the-scenes look at the ARL, participate in activities tied to pet overpopulation and more!

Litter-ary club is a program for students ages 10-16. The goal is to provide soothing company to dogs, cats, and critters as they await adoption by reading aloud outside of their kennels.