Operation Hood educates the community on the importance of spaying/neutering companion animals, trap-neuter-return (TNR), and how to prevent animal cruelty and abandonment. ​​ ​This page is intended  to introduce children/young people to cats, as well as educate them (and their parents) on caring for cats, to include those living outdoors, (also known as community cats). ​​ Encouraging our young adults to nurture and care for animals makes the world a better place for all! ​​ 
Operation Hood is looking to get children/young people involved within their community. Let their voices be heard and help them make a stand to make the world a better place! Check out the #GivingTuesdayKids section below for ideas on how they can give back through volunteering or helping someone in need. They are our future and we need to foster the gift of giving and watch it grow! GivingTuesday is December 1st this year to start planning now! No act of kindness is to small! Let your light shine! 

Recommended Videos

Caring for pets and routine pet chores teach children responsibility and compassion. Caring for pets also aids in the development of a child’s healthy self-esteem and maturity. Trusting children to care for pets also helps animals view and respect younger family members as leaders and essential caregivers. ​​

Fun Cat-Themed Activities & Crafts

Recommended Books for Children

#GivingTuesdayKids is led by 12-year-old Khloe Thompson and a team of youth leaders who are encouraging young people to take action around the causes they care about most.  At its core, GivingTuesday was created to facilitate our deep-seated desire to help each other. We believe that generosity has the power to unite and heal communities in good times and bad.
This year, Giving Tuesday lands on December 1, 2020. Why wait when we can impact lives everyday. Do you have some free time? Can you lend a hand to someone who needs it? Are you looking for a creative way to make an impact on your community and what is around you?  If so, you will love the May 2020 "Do Good" Calendar.  It gives you ideas and inspiration on how small things can make a big difference! Why not start now? Get inspired and start planning how you can make a difference in the lives of others. Click the following link for ideas on what you can do! https://www.givingtuesdaykids.org/get-ideas
For more information on #GivingTuesdayKids, visit www.givingtuesdaykids.org 

Speaking and Presentation Events

Interested in having a representative from Operation Hood speak to your child's class, girl or boy scout troop, or other gathering? If so, contact us and we will work to schedule an event that is ideal for your child's group. When contacting us, please provide as much information as possible, along with your email and phone number. Check out the photos from some of our events!