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Biology Dissection Harmful

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Did you know that traditional middle school and high school biology animal dissections can do more harm than good for students? There are psychological, physical and environmental dangers associated with animal dissections putting your student at risk. Over the next several days we will take a closer look at the psychological risks that may harm your student. Check back here tomorrow!

Caffeine Half-Life

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Students should avoid caffeine after 2:00 PM to get a good night’s sleep. Caffeine has a half-life of six hours. What this means is even after six hours (8:00 PM), half the caffeine they drank is still in their body.

14th Annual Buddy Dog Humane Society Collection Drive Complete List Re-post

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We have been receiving many requests to re-post the items we are collecting for our 14th Annual Buddy Dog Humane Society Collection Drive. You still have time to schedule a pick-up or bring items to one of our 3 drop-off locations.

 

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Y3K Tutor In Your Home 14th Annual Buddy Dog Humane Society Collection Drive Complete List

Here is the complete list of items collected for the Y3K Tutor In Your Home 14th Annual Buddy Dog Humane Society Collection Drive.  There are three convenient drop-off locations.  Pick-ups are the first Saturday of each month.  Our collection drive is from November 1st to January 10th.  Call now!

 

Most Needed Items:

• Limited-slip or Martingale collars of all sizes
• Non-clumping, clay cat litter
• Bleach, laundry detergent, liquid dish soap
• Canned dog food (any brand or variety)
• Canned cat food
• Soft, chewy treats (soft Milkbones, BilJacs, Buddy Biscuits, etc.)

 

For the Cats and Kittens:

• Blankets and soft cat beds
• Towels
• Toys (stuffed mice, fishing pole toys, catnip)
• New, standard-sized litter boxes (no hood)

 

For the Dogs and Puppies:

• Sturdy leashes, 8-foot
• Toys (squeaky and plush toys; NO tennis balls or rope toys)
• DentaStix, Greenies (no rawhides please)
• Blankets and soft dog beds
• Soft, chewy treats (soft Milkbones, BilJacs, Buddy Biscuits, etc.)
• Science Diet brand dry food
 

For the Staff:

• Office supplies: dry-erase markers, pens, staples, etc.
• Paper towels and tissues
• All-purpose cleaner and sponges

 

Gift Certificates:

We can always use gift certificates from the following stores to purchase shelter supplies.

• ACE Wayland Home & Design
• HomeGoods
• B.J.’s Wholesale
• Walmart

Pets Improve Children’s Emotional Development

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A recent study showed that for children who do not have any siblings, having a pet helps them develop greater self-esteem and improved empathy. These children also participate more in physical and social activities. Adopting a pet from your local shelter you will not only save a life, but they will save your family as well.

Pets Help Kids Read

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All across North America, there are programs where children and dogs meet for a reading session where kids read aloud to dogs. Children who are having difficulty with reading or who resist reading, do much better when they pair up with a dog. The reason for this is that a dog offers unconditional love and patience while being told a story.  This is just one more reason to adopt a new friend from a local shelter.

Pets Improve Cognitive Function

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Pets can improve cognitive function. Cognitive function includes reasoning, memory, attention and language. It leads directly to the attainment of information and knowledge. One example of how animals can help with cognitive function is from a pet therapy study. Pet therapy was shown to help preserve and enhance the function of residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities with cognitive impairment. As you can see, adopting a pet can be beneficial.

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