Last week our Executive Director had the honor of presenting to the kiddos at Lutz Preparatory School during summer camp on behalf of Frankie's Friends!

Last week our Executive Director had the honor of presenting to the kiddos at Lutz Preparatory School during summer camp on behalf of Frankie's Friends! We talked about pet safety, common emergencies, and what pets shouldn’t eat that can make them sick. We shared lots of stories of pets we’ve helped, like the boa that ate a beach towel and the boxer that ate 7 corncobs, needing emergency surgery to save their lives! 

We talked about microchips, keeping pets from overheating, and how to safely approach dogs we don’t know, too. Her dog Tanner was on his best behavior and made his rounds around the room, sharing his story of needing to see a cardiologist regularly for the heart condition he was born with and educating the kids about the fact pets can see veterinary specialists, too. 

Thank you vet tech, Nicole Rudd, for bringing a snake and a guinea pig for the kids to pet and helping with the presentation!

We shared the mission of Frankie’s Friends and how we help families who can’t afford the cost of emergency and specialty veterinary care so they can keep their pets when faced with life-threatening illnesses and injuries. 

To wrap up a great visit, we all made pet first aid kits to take home and keep their pets safe in the event of an emergency, sponsored and provided by Frankie’s Friends. 🙂 #petsafety #forthepets