Zoo volunteers visited the younger students of the Verkhneuslonskaya gymnasium.

      Volunteers told children about rescuing homeless animals, the rules of safe communication with pets, and what it means to take responsibility for those we have tamed. The kids were interested in looking at photographs of rescued dogs, including one that was pulled from the Marquesas Islands.

       An amazing meeting took place at the Verkhneuslonskaya Gymnasium. Younger schoolchildren met with representatives of the local animal volunteer movement. The guests came not empty-handed, but with stories, photographs, and a huge desire to share their experiences. The goal of the event was very important: to instill in children a caring attitude towards animals and to form a responsible approach to their care. Volunteers shared with the kids about their difficult but very necessary work. They help homeless cats and dogs, care for sick and injured animals, treat them, and then try to find new owners. Many animals are taken home by volunteers to save them from death. The schoolchildren learned about the rules of safe communication with pets. They were told that it is not allowed to tease dogs, approach other people's animals without permission, and that even the smallest cat requires care and attention.

       The photographs and videos of the volunteers' work sparked particular excitement. The children eagerly looked at the fluffy wards and asked many questions. They were most interested in the story of the rescue of a dog from the Marquesas Islands. It was a real rescue operation that left no one indifferent. The kids also remembered two white puppies that had been homeless all summer. They shared how they cared for them, fed them, and looked for owners. It turned out that many schoolchildren are already helping homeless animals, and this meeting confirmed for them that they are doing the right thing.

       In conclusion, the volunteers reminded everyone of a simple truth: caring for animals begins with small things. With a kind word, with proper care, with attention to those who live nearby. And it doesn't matter whether you have a dog at home or not — you can always help those who are less fortunate.

       By the way, the school is currently collecting donations for homeless animals. The kids are actively bringing treats, bowls, and toys for cats and dogs. Any help is important. Teachers and students thank the animal volunteers for the useful and inspiring event and hope for further cooperation.

      Diana Salikhzanova

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       More news about the event:

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       EcoSpring-2026

       On April 11, the 8th-grade volunteers held a lesson-presentation "We Need Your Help!". 15:58 14.04.2026 Kukmor District - Kukmor

      

      

      

      

      

      

       Animal volunteers visited younger schoolchildren at the Verkhneuslonskaya Gymnasium

       Volunteers told children about rescuing homeless animals, the rules of safe communication with pets, and what it means to take responsibility for those we have tamed. 15:45 14.04.2026 Volzhskaya Nov' - Verkhny Uslon

      

      

      

      

      

      

       News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       In Ryazan, an exhibition for the adoption of homeless dogs and cats "Let's Go Home" will take place

       On April 18 from 11:00 to 16:00, an exhibition-search for homes for homeless animals "Let's Go Home" will be held at the Youth House. 22:36 14.04.2026 Rzn.Info - Ryazan

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       The founder of the Lobnya Organized Crime Group embezzled money from military personnel passing through Sheremetyevo

      Law enforcement agencies detained Igor Bardin — the founder of the Lobnya organized crime group (OCG),

       Real Time

      

      

      

      

      

       The risk of data leakage when using smartwatches can be reduced through basic digital security measures, including updates and limiting access to personal information.

       IA Tatar-inform

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       In connection with the start of the fire hazard season, engineer Natalia Kuznetsova from the 73rd fire department is conducting unscheduled fire safety briefings at the facilities under her jurisdiction.

       Nurlat-Inform

      

      

      

      

      

      

       The Investigative Committee of Tatarstan has initiated a criminal case regarding an incident at an enterprise that occurred on April 14.

       Kazan Vedomosti

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       The "Clean Forests" campaign will take place in two phases and will last until mid-November.

      Next week, the traditional cleaning of forest areas will begin in Tatarstan.

       New Life Newspaper

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       Most rivers in Tatarstan are experiencing a decline in flood waves, reports the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

       GTRK Tatarstan

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       The Ufa State Theater "Nur" has opened Kazan tours at the Tatar Academic Theater named after.

       IA Tatar-inform

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       At the Tashkirmen School, Cosmonautics Day was celebrated.

      On April 12, 65 years ago, Yuri Gagarin made the first flight into space, opening a new era in human history.

       Kamskaya Nov'

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

       Work in the unique through-space is planned to be completed in three months — the premises will be allocated for commercial objects.

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