Kaeli Kramer Foundation to Host Humane Education Program

Children ages nine to fourteen will have a unique, hands on opportunity to interact with, and learn more about the humane treatment of animals. The Kaeli Kramer Foundation will host its inaugural event at Double D Ranch, located at 344 Wading River Road in Manorville.

Peter and Linda Kramer, founders of the Kaeli Kramer Foundation, which is named in the memory of their daughter, memorialize Kaeli who was a "compassionate equestrian and aspiring veterinarian." The Kramers say their daughter's Foundation, "is a living tribute to the goodness within her, and within each of us." Since their daughter's passing 14 years ago on May 26th, Peter and Linda have continued to highlight a message Kaeli delivered during her 2008 Valedictory Speech when she said to her audience: "As knowledge, responsibility, and courage light our way, so does kindness. Everyone, somehow, in some way, affects one another."

So, from July 17th through July 21st, children will be offered a week-long enriching experience at Double D Ranch to see, learn about, and in some instances interact with horses, goats, llamas, sheep, birds of prey, reptiles, pigs, cows, and more. Participants will learn about natural horsemanship, animal communications, and the kind and compassionate treatment of farm and companion animals. A veterinarian and SPCA Officer will be on site to talk about animals and to answer questions of children's inquiring minds.

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Anyone who participates must pre-register for a $100 fee to reserve your place in the program. Due to the hands on and engaging nature of the comprehensive five-day educational event, Linda said registration is limited, and she encourages anyone who is interested in attending to pre-register early. "Pre-registration is necessary and limited (first come, first served), because we do everything hands on," Linda explained. She emphasized that the week long event is "not a petting zoo," but is education-based and geared towards "how to care for animals."

The Kaeli Kramer Education Foundation Center for Humane Treatment of Animals is based at the Holtsville Ecology Center in the Town of Brookhaven. It is where two resident Mustang rescues, Callie and Valor, call their home. Speaking candidly and openly about Kaeli's memory, Linda shared during an interview last week, "We really feel Kaeli's presence and connected to her as we carry on the things she wanted to do; the Foundation, " Linda continued, "is a continuation of her aspirations."

To register online visit https://humaneeducationprogram.com or log on to Kaelikramerfoundation1@gmail.com. Mailed registrations should be returned to: Kaeli Kramer Foundation 309 Trotting Lane, Westbury, 11590. Donations, which are committed to resources to improving the lives of animals, may also be made online.