Based on the recommendation of the fabulous lady (she’s a physician and also teaches a small chemistry homeschool co-op class that’s college level) who runs our local homeschool co-op, last week I took my daughter to a local animal shelter.
She had no idea where we were going. I told her two days before, I was taking her someplace, but I said that it was a surprise. Yes, she was surprised. As soon as we pulled up to Defenders of Animal Rights, she had the widest smile. She was so excited.
My daughter is a cat lover. The cats, for the most part, were friendly. There were a few shy cats that started making laps around us and finally got close to brush up against us. One was super skittish and would only let me pet it (initially) but eventually let my daughter pet her also. My daughter said, “Mom, she knows you’re a mom and so she feels safe around you.” Cute answer.
Pru and Penelope (fluffy white cat) were the most friendly and followed us like shadows.
They even hopped up on our laps. Penelope most likely would be suited to a home that doesn’t have any pets mainly because she’s a bit jealous and swatted any other cat that came around for rubs. My daughter and I swapped regularly so the other cats received plenty of rubs also while one of us tended to Penelope.
My daughter’s involved in a lot of education-based activities. But I told her it’s important to relax and enjoy herself also. As well as she did at her traditional Lutheran school, she’s doing even better now and has had the opportunity to make new friends/acquaintances. Today, my daughter spent most of her day note-taking, taking a few quizzes, and studying for an upcoming test. Tomorrow afternoon? Bowling with a friend.
We do outreach, but up until now, it’s been volunteering with people (homeless shelters and food banks). Switching up the routine is one of the many aspects we enjoy homeschooling. We can adjust and add a variety of education based adventures into our day.
Sounds like a great day together! Sounds like a great place, too! The cats are adorable. I thought by the end of the post you were going to say you adopted one!
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@Jennifer Bliss, Oh no. We have enough animals in our home. Also, Bella can not stand cats. Bringing one in the house, would not be a good idea. She would try to hurt the cat.
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@Opal,
Oh! Sorry to hear Bella isn’t into cats! Visits to shelters are just as nice! Glad you found a place to stop in and get your kitty fix from time to time!
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