PMHS Celebrates 10th Annual Be Kind to Animals Kids’ Day

What a day! The 10th Annual Be Kind to Animals Kids’ Day at Pope Memorial Humane Society was packed with families, laughter, creativity, and all the kindness one could possibly imagine. Even the weather cooperated, with the rain holding off just long enough for us to celebrate both inside and out!

There were puppies. There were goats. There were kids proudly carrying around handmade bird feeders, colorful posters they created for adoptable animals, and “Junior Veterinary Certificates” earned at the pretend veterinary station. Kids learned all about a dog’s incredible sense of smell at the scent station, created animal-themed bookmarks with Toby from the Thomaston Public Library, made their own “Savings for Shelter Pets” banks to collect donations for homeless animals, and crafted special cards and flowers to bring home to Mom for Mother’s Day.

And of course, Jeans Dream, the food truck, was a hit because, honestly, you can never go wrong with a grilled cheese.

Most importantly, the day was filled with people coming together to celebrate kindness toward animals and each other. We are so grateful to every family who attended, every volunteer who helped make the event possible, and every child who showed up ready to learn, create, and celebrate animals.

A special thank you goes to our Kids’ Day sponsors, First National Bank, First National Wealth Management, Maritime Energy, and Shepard Auto for helping ensure this event remains free for families in our community.

We already can’t wait for next year! Save the date for the 11th Annual Be Kind to Animals Kids’ Day on Saturday, May 8th, 2027.