Junior Humane Society

The Junior Humane Society’s goal is to instill a sense of responsibility and citizenship in the area youth as well as educating them as to the work and goals of the Hinsdale Humane Society. Each meeting will feature a guest speaker representing different professions associated with animals. The children will also learn how we care for animals at the shelter and will be given a chance to help out in various ways.

The Junior Humane Society meets the second Monday of each month. The meetings are held, from 7pm to 8 pm, at the Hinsdale Youth Center, just south of the Humane society (red brick building). The entrance to the Youth Center is on the west side of the building. The cost is $5.00 per class.

The children should be between the ages of 10 and 13 (5th through 8th grades). High School students can also earn service hours by helping out as volunteers with the program.

Upcoming Class Information:

Mush! Huskies that Love to Run, Monday, March 9th, 7pm-8pm
The Green Valley Dog Drivers will be on hand with sleds and huskies! Learn about dog racing and teaching your own dog how to pull. Demonstrations will include pulling, sledding, and harnessing. Part of the demonstration may be outside, so please dress accordingly. Fee is $5.00 per child at the door.

Sign up for the Junior Humane Society either by calling the front desk at the Humane Society during business hours at 630-323-5630 or emailing Mary Grayson at humane.ed@hinsdalehumanesociety.org. Permission slips are available at the shelter at the front desk or download the permission slip, sign it, and have your child bring it to the first meeting.