It was all about the dogs (and cats) when Chip, a former Hanover HumaneSociety pup, visited the Primrose School at Atlee Commons on August 9, 2011.
Representatives from Hanover Humane provided a presentation to the children,ages 3 to 12, about the organization. The children learned about HanoverHumane’s Adoption Program which focuses on rehoming cats and dogs aswell as the Education Program it provides to the community on responsible petownership. In addition, the children learned about Hanover Humane’s WellnessClinic, offered several times monthly, so that citizens can get routine vaccines,heartworm testing/preventative, and flea/tick meds to help keep their healthy petswell. The children also learned about Hanover Humane’s reduced cost spay/neuter. Representatives discussed Hanover Humane’s Boarding and Groomingservices as well as its dog training program. The children were all given treatbags and allowed to meet “Chip.” At the conclusion of the presentation, thechildren presented “Chip” with donations they’d gathered for Hanover Humane’sanimals. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501( c) 3 non-profit entity organizedin 1984 to provide adoption, education, and prevention programs for Hanoverand surrounding municipalities. The Hanover Humane Society is located at12190 Washington Highway in Ashland, Virginia.
