Ashley Kontnier
The Kyle Elementary School Parent Teacher Association hosted Panthers & Pets Friday, April 10. The event kicked off with a presentation about the school’s rescued animals, including tortoises, rabbits and a bearded dragon, all of which live at the school and are cared for by teachers and students.
Following the indoor presentation, families and staff moved outside for a demonstration by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit.
Students had the opportunity to adopt a stuffed animal, courtesy of the PTA. Pictured, a student fills out an adoption certificate for her chosen dog.
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Students gather around one of two rabbits available to pet at the event.
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The school has tortoises of all sizes and donates them to various rescues as they grow.
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Pictured, attendees get an up-close look at the bearded dragon, which walks on a leash during recess, and a tortoise.
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K-9 Rommel signals to his handler that he has located an item during an article search demonstration.
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All eyes were on K-9 Rommel during the presentation.
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Pictured, attendees get an up-close look at the bearded dragon, which walks on a leash during recess, and a tortoise.
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Handler Scott Whetstone, right, rewards K-9 Rommel with ear rubs after he subdued the “offender” officer John Hoffman.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
