Family Fun Found at Kids ’n’ Kritters Event

Members of the Montrose Search And Rescue team were on hand and demonstrated to guests a five-to-one system and gave away stickers.
Photos by Robin GOLDSWORTHY

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY

Despite rainy skies, families were undeterred when heading to Montrose for its annual Kids ’n’ Kritters event, a free event presented by the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Rainy skies did not deter folks from coming out to the Kids ’n’ Kritters event in Montrose.

The event featured animals, both exotic and domestic, various first responders including representatives from the California Highway Patrol, Glendale Police Dept., the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept., Montrose Search And Rescue and firefighters from Glendale Fire Dept. were highlighted. A Kids Fun Zone featured inflatable slides and bungee jump for kids and a performance was given by members of Revolution Dance Center.

Kids had fun on the bungee.
Amy Tate of the Glendale Police Dept. introduced a young guest to comfort dog Brisket.
Students at Revolution Dance Center gave a performance.

A farm animal petting zoo, provided by Don Tucker, gave children the chance to enjoy gentle creatures up close. Alissa Lachance of Wild Wonders returned to showcase various animals in the “Exotic Animals Shows.”

Alissa Lachance of Wild Wonders showed off a hedgehog to the audience.
Among the many things to see and do at Sunday’s event was the Don Tucker petting zoo.

 

Attendees could also visit the weekly Harvest Market where they would find fresh California Certified and organic produce, flowers, baked goods and specialty foods.