June 10, 2006

NFAWL, Inc.
PO Box 297
Southold, NY 11971

Re: Humane Education

Cutchogue East Elementary School was very fortunate this past week to receive humane education from Al LaFrance and Marilyn Sawastynowicz in two 5th grade classes. Sharon Shine, teaching assistant for those classes, noticed in the NFAWL newsletter that NFAWL offers a humane education team to speak in classrooms. Though it was last minute notice, Al and Maril were more than happy to accommodate and to even come back a second day for a second class!

Al and Maril gave an important lesson concerning overpopulation of cats and dogs. There are more of these animals than there are people who want them. They encouraged the youngsters to spread the word on the importance of spaying/neutering every cat and dog. They presented a very informative and fun video describing the many facets and responsibilities of owning various types of pets. With overflowing excitement, the children had an opportunity to hold three resident kittens of the shelter, understanding the message that not all kittens are as fortunate as these to end up in a shelter for adoption.

Cutchogue East is grateful to NFAWL, Al and Maril for taking the time to come out and educate our youth about responsible pet care. We hope to make humane education available to our students again next year!

Sincerely,

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Sharon Shine
PO Box 518
Southold, NY 11971