Camp Fido is a week-long summer camp for kids to come to the LIFE House For Animals shelter to learn more about:

– What an animal shelter does.
– The importance of animal shelters.
– Responsible pet ownership.
– Taking care of our shelter dogs and cats while they are guests at the shelter.
– Learning about pet therapy dogs.
– Learning from veterinarians.
– Engaging in arts and crafts.

The first week of Camp Fido is June 16-20 from 8 AM – 12noon each day and is for kids 8-10 years old.

Register at: https://givebutter.com/campfidoWEEKONE

Week 1 – Open to kids 8-10!!!

Drop-off begins at 7:45 AM. The location is the shelter at 14 Fido Ct, Frankfort, KY 40601.

One week of camp costs $175 per camper (or $125 for former adopters or volunteers). The camp is led by Wendy Ridenour, an educator and a trained LIFE House For Animals volunteer, along with other trained volunteers. Camp registration includes a t-shirt.

**Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky

Join us for our summertime Doggy Book Club during the months of June and July!

The Doggy Book Club events are ideal for kids ages 7-11 but don’t worry – we don’t ID! Any child or teen is welcome to participate.

From 10 AM – 12noon every Thursday in June and July, kids can come to the LIFE House For Animals shelter with an adult to read to our dogs (or cats). Kids can bring whatever book they want and can work with our Doggy Book Club volunteer to find the perfect dog (or cat) who will listen attentively to them read out loud. Kids can read for however long they’d like during the 2 hour timeframe of the event.

No RSVP is required and the event is free.

June dates are:

• 6/5
• 6/12
• 6/19
• 6/26

Camp Fido is a week-long summer camp for kids to come to the LIFE House For Animals shelter to learn more about:

– What an animal shelter does.
– The importance of animal shelters.
– Responsible pet ownership.
– Taking care of our shelter dogs and cats while they are guests at the shelter.
– Learning about pet therapy dogs.
– Learning from veterinarians.
– Engaging in arts and crafts.

The second week of Camp Fido is June 23-27  from 8 AM – 12noon each day and is for kids 10-13 years old.

Register at: https://givebutter.com/campfidoWEEKTWO

Week 2 – Open to kids 10-13!!!

Drop-off begins at 7:45 AM. The location is the shelter at 14 Fido Ct, Frankfort, KY 40601.

One week of camp costs $175 per camper (or $125 for former adopters or volunteers). The camp is led by Wendy Ridenour, an educator and a trained LIFE House For Animals volunteer, along with other trained volunteers. Camp registration includes a t-shirt.

New Volunteer Orientation for LIFE House For Animals volunteers will be held on Monday, June 23rd, 2025, from 6 PM – 7:30 PM in the Community Room at our shelter.

Topics include:

• Introductions
• Brief History of the LIFE House For Animals
• Mission/Vision
• Community Involvement
• Description of Volunteer Opportunities
• Q&A Session
• Shelter Tour

To sign-up to attend the New Volunteer Orientation, please

1. Fill out a Volunteer Application at https://www.lifehouse4animals.org/apply-to-volunteer/.
2. Fill out the Google Form RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/2ve7h6hu.

Questions? Contact Meredith Plant at meredith@lifehouse4animals.org or 859-391-1227.

**Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky

**Proud Sponsor: First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky

Join us for our summertime Doggy Book Club during the months of June and July!

The Doggy Book Club events are ideal for kids ages 7-11 but don’t worry – we don’t ID! Any child or teen is welcome to participate.

From 10 AM – 12noon every Thursday in June and July, kids can come to the LIFE House For Animals shelter with an adult to read to our dogs (or cats). Kids can bring whatever book they want and can work with our Doggy Book Club volunteer to find the perfect dog (or cat) who will listen attentively to them read out loud. Kids can read for however long they’d like during the 2 hour timeframe of the event.

No RSVP is required and the event is free.

June dates are:

• 6/5
• 6/12
• 6/19
• 6/26