Sandhills Farm Life launches its next group of Pet Advocates!
The 4th graders at Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School met together in the Media Center on Friday, April 17, 2026, to show what they had learned during the Pet Responsibility Program. Pet Responsibility Committee (PRC) volunteers in attendance were Angela Z., MaryAnn R., Susan B., Kathy M., “Speuter” Philippa D. and special guests Jill Boyd Myers & therapy dog Quinn. Also attending were SFL principal, Mrs. “Mac”, and media specialist Mrs. Blake.
PRC volunteer MaryAnn R. reviewed the program’s five “I Can” statements with the students. They enthusiastically gave good answers about the main points of each lesson.
PRC’s Kitty mascot, Speuter, greeted the students and read a poem describing her life as an abandoned kitty, and then being rescued by a kind boy and his father.
Students listened as Therapy Dog team volunteer Jill Boyd Myers told the story of Quinn being rescued from drowning and near death as an abandoned puppy, along with her litter-mates. Quinn is now 12 years old, and disabled, but still loves to socialize with the students, arriving in her comfortable wagon. Jill’s dedication to caring for Quinn for her entire life, demonstrates one of PRC’s messages regarding caring for our pets for their lifespan, not just when it’s convenient. Students asked knowledgeable questions about Quinn’s life.
With the help of SFL Art teacher, Ms. Vaccaro, students drew illustrations on plain white paper bags, showing ways of how to be a responsible pet owner. These bags were presented to the Spay Neuter Veterinary Clinic (in Vass), to dispense necessary pet meds and post-surgery instructions to pet owners for their pets. Winners of the Star Artist Awards for creative artwork were Madison A., Madelyn S., Nova R., Cheyenne N., Brielle H., Anasofia, Sloan D., Lillian W., Gemma C., Louisa I., Lacey T. and Winston B. Winning bags are shown below.
Students also participated in a Speuter Story Contest, describing the importance of Spay/Neuter to control Pet Overpopulation and winning a free Spay/Neuter procedure for their pets or a pet in need. Story winners were Adrienne G., Cory D., Mallory P., Ashtyn S., and Kinsley G. who illustrated her story with a drawing of her new puppy, Maple, & her cat, Jasper. Pets Lui & Maple will not contribute to overpopulation in Moore County. Other winners donated their award to pets Hey,in need. Congratulations to the winners for taking the time to advocate for pets!!
The words of the Promise Poster were read and students responded with “I Promise”, signifying their commitment to being Advocates for all animals. The poster will be signed by the students and be displayed in the Sandhills Farm Life School.
Congratulations to the Sandhills Farm Life 4th graders, who will work to make life better for the pets in Moore County!!
