Rescue Readers Program Launched in August, this innovative program aims to increase knowledge of animal care, shelters and the lives of pets in our community, and supports the development of literacy skills for young readers. Centred around a visit to HSHPE, students are taken on a tour of the Animal Care and Community Education Centre and have the chance to view adoptable animals, and learn more about our facility. After the tour, students are divided into small groups or pairs and stationed in different areas where they are encouraged to read to cats, dogs, rabbits, rats and other small animals. The visit may be supported by pre and/or post-visit learning activities. HSHPE has been able to welcome over 300 students to date in this program. A New Website As part of our rebranding process, HSHPE initiated a complete redesign of its website and lauched it at a new url: humanesocietyhpe.ca. The new site, designed by They Integrated Inc., allows HSHPE to more fully tell the stories of the animals who find themselves in our care, our volunteers, supporters and programs, as well as our support for animal owners in the region through pet care information and advice. The Store at HSHPE The Store at HSHPE opened in December, offering new pet items generously gifted by local pet stores and community supporters, as well as a selection of work by local artisans and our own branded merchandise. The Store is staffed by volunteers, with all pr ofits going toward the operation of the shelter and the wellbeing of animals in our care. 11