Norwalk’s Stepping Stones Museum to host Mutt-i-grees Adoption Expo

Norwalk”™s Stepping Stones Museum for Children will be exploring the social and emotional benefits of the human bond with animals during its Mutt-i-grees Adoption Expo on April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Hosted by members of the museum’s Youth Enrichment at Stepping Stones volunteers, Norwalk PAWS animal shelter and Stamford’s Lucky Dog Refuge, families and children will learn about the many ways adoption benefits communities. The expo will feature meet and greets with museum mascot BooZoo, who champions early childhood learning and literacy, plus a special Mutt-i-grees program, Crazy Canine Contests, giveaways from local vendors, homemade pup treats and so much more.

“Animals teach children important social and emotional skills such as effective communication, empathy and how to manage emotions,” said Rhonda Kiest, the museum”™s president and CEO. “The Mutt-i-grees Adoption Expo is a fun-filled event that promotes emotional intelligence, pet-friendly play, early childhood development, reading literacy and intergenerational learning between children, parents and caregivers.”

More information is available on the museum”™s website.