Middle school students in grades 6-8 are invited to join us on Saturday, September 13, 2025, for a day of learning and service at the Jacksonville Humane Society! Participants will learn about animal sheltering, what dogs and cats go through while living in a shelter environment, and how we can help make their stay as happy, healthy, and stress-free as possible. Service projects may include: - creating enrichment items for the pets such as dog treats, food puzzles, cat toys, and more - stuffing envelopes with thank you letters to donors - making heating pads for neonatal kittens and surgery patients - folding laundry - reading to the pets to help them feel more relaxed in their kennels In addition to completing a variety of service projects, participants will have the opportunity to meet and interact with a JHS dog and JHS kittens or cats (depends upon the availability of a suitable animal). All participants will be awarded 4 community service hours at the end of the day. Drop-off and pickup: Drop-off is from 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. and pickup is from 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. All participants MUST be signed in and out by a parent/guardian. A Papa Johns pizza lunch will be provided to all participants. What to bring: - water bottle - a love of pets! What to wear: - comfortable clothing that can get messy - closed-toe shoes that cover the foot completely