Humane Education

Humane education serves as a strategy for large-scale change in the quality of animals lives through prevention and intervention programs designed to create a culture of empathy and compassion.

Animal Care Sanctuary believes that in order to be a better friend to animals, we must create a more respectful and compassionate community. Humane education teaches how to establish a human animal bond based on kindness, respect, and responsibility.

From preschoolers learning how to safely interact with animals, to middle school students being exposed to the anti-cruelty movement, to high school students exploring careers with animals, we offer a Humane Education Program that is designed for specific groups.

ANIMAL TALES STORY TIME

Schedule story time with some of our resident animals. Targeted Grade Levels: Pre-school to 2nd. Time Frame: 20-25 minutes.

ANIMAL SAFETY

Animal Safety is an interactive program that teaches children about animal behavior and body language, what to do if a stray animal is encountered, and how to approach and introduce themselves to an unfamiliar animal.

Targeted Grade Levels: K-3rd & 4th-8th Time Frame: 20-25 minutes.

ANTI-ANIMAL CRUELTY

The Anti-Animal Cruelty Program is an interactive program that explores the issues of animal cruelty, discusses how to “break the chain” of violence and empowers students to make a change in their community. Current animal legislation will be discussed.

Grade Levels: 6th & up Time Frame: 45 minutes-1 hour.

CAREERS WITH ANIMALS

This is an interactive session that covers available animal-related careers. Students will have an opportunity to meet a variety of our staff to discuss the details of their positions, education required, salary ranges and the impact they have on animals’ lives.

Grade Levels: 6th-8th & 9th-12th Time Frame: 30-45 minutes.

PET CARE

The Pet Care program is an interactive program that discusses the needs of companion animals, promotes responsible pet ownership, and encourages kindness towards animals.

Grade Levels: K-3rd & 4th-6th Time Frame: 20-25 minutes.

PET OVERPOPULATION

This program dispels common myths about spaying/neutering and presents solutions to the pet overpopulation crisis. Based on availability, this may include a tour to our veterinary clinic and a visit with our veterinary team.

Grade Levels: 4th & up Time Frame: 30-45 minutes.

Field Trips

If you are looking for an interactive way to experience Animal Care Sanctuary, taking a field trip to one of our locations is a unique way to view the inner workings of our operations. You’ll get to meet some of our resident animals and learn how we care for them. Discover the services Animal Care Sanctuary provides for pets and people in our community.

Groups often enjoy collecting items from our WISH LIST. Donating needed items is a great way to directly enrich the animals’ lives!