We’ve been doing something new!

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

The last several Thursdays Operation Orphan has been joining the Barberton elementary schools for an afterschool ‘Animal Club’ .

Fran brings in baby groundhogs, baby bunnies, and a baby squirrels and more, then talks to the kids about each. It has been one of the highlights of Fran’s week!

To learn more about Operation Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc., or to make a donation to Kitchen’s lifelong work, go to operationorphanwildlife.com.

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