During this free webinar, Mary will discuss how animal communication and energy work can support pets and their people through life’s changes, what a session looks like, when these approaches may be most helpful, and how to discern meaningful insights while staying grounded and practical.

Animal communication and energy work help pet parents better understand their animal’s emotional state, physical comfort, and overall well-being. These approaches can be especially insightful during illness, behavior changes, major life transitions, end-of-life care, or when a pet is lost—supporting thoughtful, informed decision-making. Many pet parents and caregivers find this work strengthens their bond with their pet while providing reassurance, clarity, and peace of mind.

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This year’s virtual family trivia night comes with a fun new twist—bingo cards! Perfect for the whole family and the young at heart. Whether you are a team of one or eight, you’ll enjoy testing your knowledge with other pet lovers during this virtual event! From science to social media, and ferrets to dogs, you’ll enjoy a lively mix of questions across a variety of pet-themed categories that will keep you guessing which bingo square to mark off as you play.

Tickets for this event are $17.85. Get yours today before they sell out!

A live Zoom show will run alongside the game. Pre-game rules, updates, technical support, and prizes* will all be covered on Zoom. All attendees are encouraged to log in to the show to enjoy the most out of the night.

Are there prizes? Of course!

There will be three rounds. The first participant to get BINGO in each round will select a prize from the list below.

• A free registration to a 2026 “Paint Your Pet” workshop.

• A private, behind-the-scenes tour of a CHS pet resource center of your choosing (Newington, Waterford, Wilton).

• A cat or dog lover’s basket (must be picked up at one of CHS’ three locations)

*Prizes will be awarded via Zoom. You must be present on the Zoom meeting to claim your prize. If you are not present to select your prize, it will be given to the next individual or group to call BINGO during that round.

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**If you are experiencing a hardship that would prevent your family from participating, please email outreach@cthumane.org for assistance.

Join the Connecticut Humane Society at the Wilton location for a limited-run program, “Reading to Pets”. Designed for children ages 6-18, the session will help sharpen your child’s reading skills while allowing them to spend quality time with a pet in care at the shelter.

During their session, children will have the opportunity to read to cats or small pets, all of whom are excited to lend a furry ear to any new or seasoned reader. Bring your favorite book or pick from one provided by CHS.

Watch your child’s confidence in reading grow as they bring comfort and compassion to shelter pets. Reading sessions are 20-minutes long. Pre-registration is required.

There is a registration fee of $12.51 per child, per session. One adult must accompany their reader for the entire session. Due to space limits and safety requirements, only one reader and one adult per reservation. Siblings and additional adults are not able to accompany you and your child to the session.

Important Notes for Parents of Participants:

· This program does not include hands-on interactions with the pets.

· Reading sessions will occur outside of the pet’s enclosure. Attendees are unable to enter the pet’s enclosure for any reason.

· CHS will provide chairs for the reader and adult. If preferred, children are welcome to sit on the ground next to the pet’s enclosure. Blankets will be available.

· Each session is 20 minutes long. If you are running late, it will cut into your reading time.

· Participants will read to cats or small pets, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, or birds. CHS staff are unable to take requests and available pets will be selected in advance by staff. To best care for the pups at CHS, dog kennels are closed to the public and will not be accessible during this program.

· Each child participating must remain with their adult at all times. Due to limited space and to ensure an optimal experience for the pets and other participants, only one child and one adult per session. Please leave siblings and additional adults at home, as CHS is closed to the public during the program times.

· If at any point behavior of the reader or pet becomes a concern, CHS reserves the right to end the session.

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Join the Connecticut Humane Society at the Newington location for a limited-run program, “Reading to Pets”. Designed for children ages 6-18, the session will help sharpen your child’s reading skills while allowing them to spend quality time with a pet in care at the shelter.

During their session, children will have the opportunity to read to cats or small pets, all of whom are excited to lend a furry ear to any new or seasoned reader. Bring your favorite book or pick from one provided by CHS.

Watch your child’s confidence in reading grow as they bring comfort and compassion to shelter pets. Reading sessions are 20-minutes long. Pre-registration is required.

There is a registration fee of $12.51 per child, per session. One adult must accompany their reader for the entire session. Due to space limits and safety requirements, only one reader and one adult per reservation. Siblings and additional adults are not able to accompany you and your child to the session.

Important Notes for Parents of Participants:

· This program does not include hands-on interactions with the pets.

· Reading sessions will occur outside of the pet’s enclosure. Attendees are unable to enter the pet’s enclosure for any reason.

· CHS will provide chairs for the reader and adult. If preferred, children are welcome to sit on the ground next to the pet’s enclosure. Blankets will be available.

· Each session is 20 minutes long. If you are running late, it will cut into your reading time.

· Participants will read to cats or small pets, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, or birds. CHS staff are unable to take requests and available pets will be selected in advance by staff. To best care for the pups at CHS, dog kennels are closed to the public and will not be accessible during this program.

· Each child participating must remain with their adult at all times. Due to limited space and to ensure an optimal experience for the pets and other participants, only one child and one adult per session. Please leave siblings and additional adults at home, as CHS is closed to the public during the program times.

· If at any point behavior of the reader or pet becomes a concern, CHS reserves the right to end the session.

Register Here

Join the Connecticut Humane Society at the Waterford location for a limited-run program, “Reading to Pets”. Designed for children ages 6-18, the session will help sharpen your child’s reading skills while allowing them to spend quality time with a pet in care at the shelter.

During their session, children will have the opportunity to read to cats or small pets, all of whom are excited to lend a furry ear to any new or seasoned reader. Bring your favorite book or pick from one provided by CHS.

Watch your child’s confidence in reading grow as they bring comfort and compassion to shelter pets. Reading sessions are 20-minutes long. Pre-registration is required.

There is a registration fee of $12.51 per child, per session. One adult must accompany their reader for the entire session. Due to space limits and safety requirements, only one reader and one adult per reservation. Siblings and additional adults are not able to accompany you and your child to the session.

Important Notes for Parents of Participants:

· This program does not include hands-on interactions with the pets.

· Reading sessions will occur outside of the pet’s enclosure. Attendees are unable to enter the pet’s enclosure for any reason.

· CHS will provide chairs for the reader and adult. If preferred, children are welcome to sit on the ground next to the pet’s enclosure. Blankets will be available.

· Each session is 20 minutes long. If you are running late, it will cut into your reading time.

· Participants will read to cats or small pets, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, or birds. CHS staff are unable to take requests and available pets will be selected in advance by staff. To best care for the pups at CHS, dog kennels are closed to the public and will not be accessible during this program.

· Each child participating must remain with their adult at all times. Due to limited space and to ensure an optimal experience for the pets and other participants, only one child and one adult per session. Please leave siblings and additional adults at home, as CHS is closed to the public during the program times.

· If at any point behavior of the reader or pet becomes a concern, CHS reserves the right to end the session.

Register Here

This session is designed to help pet parents become more familiar with the world of veterinary oncology. We’ll cover the basics of cancer in pets, including some of the most common diagnoses and what resources are available to support you and your furry family members.

You’ll also get an introduction to common cancer treatment options such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery, as well as ways to help keep cancer patients comfortable and maintain their quality of life.

At the end of the talk, there will be time for questions and discussion about cancer in pets, so feel free to come prepared with any topics or concerns you’d like to explore!

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