I have seen that in some states it is a law that humane education be taught in schools. If you live in a state where that is true, could you please email me...
Jennifer Self
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Nov 2, 2006 4:01 pm
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Jennifer - yes! In New York State at the elementary level, it is a Consolidated Education Law under Section 809 - Chapter 16 of the NY S Consolidated Laws -...
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Nov 2, 2006 4:41 pm
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I lived in NY and MA at one time and if memory serves me correctly, schools had to include at least one class in the curriculum to humane education. I've been...
I have been asked to read a book to an entire Elementary School (K-5) as part of their Real Men Read project. The theme is "Wild About Animals." Does anyone...
PENNSYLVANIA [P.S.] §§ 15-1514. Humane education Instruction in humane education shall be given to all pupils up to and including the fourth grade, and need...
Jennifer and group, HEART is a great source of info on humane ed laws- It lists them by state- See http://www.teachhumane.org/laws.html Heidi O'Brien Director...
It's time to starting making plans to attend the 2007 APHE Annual Conference! "Reaching the Summit: Exploring Partnerships and New Frontiers" February 8-9,...
I really like the book, "Let's Get a Pup!" Said Kate by Bob Graham. I think it's well written with a good message--easy enough for kindergarten and captivating...
I know that I have emailed you guys in the past regarding the bracelets that we are selling. For those of you who don't know, we are selling Spay Neuter Adopt...
Hello, Beginning in the New Year, we will begin offering a pet loss support group at our facility. I'm curious to know how many of you are currently offering...
Our organization is in the process of designing and implimenting birthday parties. I need your help! Do any of you host birthday parties at your shelters? How...
I don't know that any of the shelters in the Phoenix area offer pet loss but there is one group that does, called the CAAA - Companion Animal Association of...
Hi Elana, We currently offer a Pet Loss Support group, but are in the midst of revamping a bit. We currently offer the group twice a month with each session...
One of our shelter directors just took a job with a new company that does matching gift contributions. The catch is CHA Animal Shelte meets all the criteria...
We offer monthly pet loss support groups & they are free. We are blessed to have a private practice psychotherapist who volunteers her time every month....
Does the fact that you educate different cultures about proper pet care work? Or that your clients are of various cultures? Just a thought. Good luck! Stacey...
Elana, Check gthe DFL website too. We do not offer a class, but there is one offered by the Denver Area Verterinary Medical Society that does a great job. ...
In my opinion, an animal shelter is as cultural as any institution serving the general public. As another responder mentioned, you are dealing with all...
We also have birthday parties at out humane society. We offer two types based on the age of the birthday child. Our "Young Pups" Party is a 90 minute party...
Hello. I've found my passion & now need some guidance. I volunteer with a very supportive Humane Society who have pretty much allowed me to run with my...
Gale, Does your shelter assist both rural as well as city families? Blacks, Hispanics, Oriental ethnic groups? Couldn't you approach your criteria from that...
Gale, What do they mean by "cultural"? Cultural as in the arts, museums, that kind of thing? Or cultural meaning multicultural in terms of the clientele? ...
Hi Shelter Managers: I want to let you know about a special Christmas offer Doggone Crazy! is making to shelters. The Doggone Crazy! board game sells well at...
Hi Joan, Don't know if I can convince my board to do this but I would like more information on the offer. What is the cost of the case, etc.? Thanks, Jean...
Good afternoon, I was hoping that you might have some suggestions on how to make a PowerPoint presentation on responsible pet care more engaging for an ...
I would use stuffed animals and props like a water bowl, toys, food dish, pet beds etc. I have even used this with high school students! Jennifer Andrews ...