BOCES Solvay Middle School TEAM class supports Helping Hounds Dog Rescue

Students and staff from the OCM BOCES TEAM class at Solvay Middle School recently planned a service-learning project to support the Helping Hounds Dog Rescue in Dewitt. After learning about and researching the needs and characteristics of both wild animals and pets, the students determined how they could help the dogs in need at Helping Hounds. The service project encompassed the concepts of volunteering and donations while working on science, literacy, and daily living skills.

Students baked more than 100 dog biscuits, made braided fleece dog toys and ran a collection to benefit the rescue organization. Students and their families, as well as BOCES staff donated food, toys, and miscellaneous shelter items.

The service project ended with a culminating visit to the rescue organization to deliver their donations. While at Helping Hounds, students and staff had the opportunity to meet Bing, an enthusiastic (and grateful for the goodies) shelter resident. The students learned a lot about helping animals and had a great time all at once!