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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A PAWTECTOR?

HEY, PAWTECTOR! 🐾 Do you LOVE animals? Are you even OBSESSED with them? Are you the kid who notices every dog you pass? Stops mid-sentence because THERE’S A HORSE?! Knows the names of all the neighborhood pets…but maybe not all the neighbors? 😂 Yep. We know your type. And we’ve got some pretty exciting news… All that animal love? We believe it IS your SUPERPOWER! ⚡🐾     So what can you DO with all that animal-loving superpower? A LOT.

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WHERE’S MAANASA? The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland

Hey PawSquad! Today we have a really exciting adventure for you, we’re going to the National Aquarium in Baltimore! I’m bringing along Pawtector Savara, because they are a marine sciences student and currently work at an aquarium!     Before we even entered the building, we spotted some moon jellies in the harbor, as well as a school of fish! It’s amazing to see aquatic animals in their natural habitat. Here are some things to know about the aquarium: The

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Grab a Book. Grab a Buddy. Let’s Read! 📚🐾

Hey, Pawtectors! 🐾❤️ Did you know your voice can be a kindness superpower? Yep — even when you’re simply reading a book! Grab a favorite story, find a furry friend (or your favorite stuffed animal!), get comfy and start reading. You might think you’re just sharing a story, but something pretty amazing can happen along the way. When kids read to animals, everybody wins. Animals get the comfort of a calm, friendly voice. Kids get to practice reading without worrying

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How You Can Be A Superhero of Kindness

HEY, PAWTECTOR! Quick question. Have you ever… Held the door for someone whose hands were full? Refilled your pet’s water bowl without being asked? Moved a tiny bug somewhere safe instead of squishing it? Told someone about an animal who needed a home? Put fresh water outside for a thirsty bird? Then we’ve got news for you. You’ve already been using your superpower. And around here, we call that superpower KINDNESS. Not the kind that just sounds nice. The kind

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WHERE’S MAANASA? Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary in Nokesville Virginia

      Where’s Maanasa? – Hope and Serenity Farm Sanctuary.     Hey PawSquad! It’s Maanasa, back with a new adventure! Today we’re going out to Nokesville, Virginia, to visit the Hope and Serenity Farm Sanctuary.       What is a farm sanctuary? A farm sanctuary is like a rescue/shelter for farm animals. For example if you have a pet that is a farm animal and can’t care for it anymore, a farm sanctuary would be the place

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Where’s Maanasa? BLUE RIDGE WILDLIFE CENTER, Boyce Virginia

Where’s Maanasa? – Blue Ridge Wildlife Center   Hey PawSquad Summer friends, it’s Maanasa! Today we’re doing something different and visiting some animals that don’t live in your house, but might live behind it… it’s backyard wildlife week!   There are many wildlife centers all around the United States to help wild animals that become injured or orphaned (without parents).  They have a variety of education programs, camps and events year-round to help people & Pawtectors like you learn more

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