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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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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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Where’s Maanasa? – Vets to Pets, Mobile Vet in Manassas, Virginia

Where’s Maanasa? – Vets to Pets   Hi PawSquad friends! Today’s adventure is a fun one, because the adventure is coming to us! For PawSquad Summer’s “PET CARE PREP” week we are having a mobile veterinarian visit our house for a routine vet appointment.     Vet appointments are just like the doctors appointments you go to, but for animals. Usually you have to go to a physical location to visit a pet’s doctor, but mobile vets like Vets to

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Where’s Maanasa? SPCA of Fredericksburg (Virginia)

Where’s Maanasa? – Fredericksburg SPCA, Fredericksburg Virginia, for Kitten Caboodles   Hi PawSquad friends, today we’re going to have lots of fun with kittens, because it’s Kitten Caboodle  week! Everyone loves baby animals, and kittens are especially cute, so why don’t you come along with me to learn about them?   Have you ever wondered how old you would be as a cat? Well, if you’re a 10 year old human, that’s equal to being a 6 month old cat. You

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The Power of Youth Humane Education

WHAT DOES YOUR CHILD’S LOVE OF ANIMALS HAVE TO DO WITH EDUCATION? A LOT. HEY, GROWN-UPS — HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF YOUTH HUMANE EDUCATION? If your answer is… “Ummm…no?” You’re definitely not alone. 😂 The term humane education is much more familiar in the animal welfare, shelter and rescue world than it is around the family dinner table. But the idea behind it is pretty simple. Youth humane education helps kids learn to understand, respect and care for animals

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Where’s Maanasa? – Olde Towne Pet Resort

  Hi, I’m Maanasa, and welcome to the first day of PawSquad Summer! Today we are visiting the Olde Towne Pet Resort to learn about what dogs can do there and how to keep your dog safe during water activities this summer.     I love visiting the beach and pool in the summer, what about you? I know how much you might want to bring your dog with you on these trips, so today I’ll bring you along on

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Why Some Amazing Adoptable Pets Get Overlooked — And How You Can Help

Hey, Pawtector! 🐾❤️ Here’s something every Kindness Superhero should know: The pet who gets overlooked might be absolutely AMAZING. Senior pets. Black cats. Big dogs. Shy animals. Pets with disabilities. Animals with medical conditions. Sometimes these incredible animals wait longer for families simply because they’re different from what someone pictured when they walked into a shelter. But Pawtectors know something important: Different doesn’t mean less lovable. Different just means one-of-a-kind. 🌟 And that’s where your kindness superpowers come in. 🌱

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