Pet store supports animal engagement initiative in schools
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Award-winning Scampers Natural Pet Store is supporting a Cambridgeshire police initiative in schools which aims to get pupils engaged with animals and their wellbeing.
Scampers will be funding the public liability insurance and publicity materials needed to be able to go into schools with the amazing animals owned and cared for by Police Community Support Officer Kat Deronal.
 Kat has a collection of over 40 snakes, spiders, and reptiles. She also keeps and cares for a large number of guinea pigs and domesticated rabbits.
This fabulous collection of animals are cared for and homed to the highest standard after years of passionate learning.
Sergeant Phil Priestley said: "We want to embrace every opportunity that we can to engage with young people. Animals reach people of all ages without personal boundaries, without prejudice, and even overcome the obstacles of language.
“For children with learning difficulties, behavioural difficulties or other disabilities, animal engagement is a huge advantage. We are incredibly lucky that PCSO Kat Deronal has this amazing collection of animals and such a wealth of knowledge to share.
“We're very grateful to Piers and Michelle Smart at Scampers, who are devoted to the ethical care of animals of all types. They are an ideal partner on this initiative and we couldn't fund it without their support.”
Piers, who got the chance to handle some of Kat’s animals including a snake, said: “I am so proud to be asked to help.”
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