Santa Cruz Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Build-A-Bear Youth Humane Education Grant Report

How did this grant help your organization and the pets in your care?

We used $1,650 this year to offer full-coverage scholarships to our summer-camp for students who would normally not be able to afford it.

'-It helped us to bring humane education to the most underserved members of our community
-Each of the campers wrote a story or made a video that went up on our website to help get one of our adoptable animals a home.

How many pets did this grant help?

Six shelter pets, as well as the animals already in the homes of each of these campers.

Please provide a story of one or more specific pets this grant helped.

ADOPTED! Hi, I’m Randall (first photo). Once I know you, I will jump into your arms and kiss your face. I love to go on walks and I walk really well on my leash. I am still pretty young, so I would really like to go to a training class and have lots of playtime with you and other dogs. As I can be a bit shy at first, I would feel most comfortable with older kids who can give me my space when I need it. If I sound like the puppy for you then please adopt me! [Written by summer camper Allison, age 9]

ADOPTED on June 28, 2018! Hi, my name is Paula (second photo). I am small and shy, but I can be very sweet once I get to know you. I would much rather have a quiet, adult home, as young children might be too much for me. I need lots of love, especially since it takes time for me to warm up to people. I had a special surgery on my back legs and now I am all better! [Written by summer camper Vivienne, age 6]

ADOPTED! Hi, I’m Diamond (third photo). I might be a little shy at first, but once I get used to you, I will wag my tail and jump in your lap. I hope you will adopt me soon! [Written by summer campers Ava, age 7, and Kenia, age 9]