The
Humane Society of Greater Miami/Adopt-A-Pet believes that
the building of a more kind, just and loving community for
the pets and people of Miami-Dade County begins with instilling
the values of kindness and compassion in the children of
our community. It has been shown that children who are encouraged
to be kind and compassionate towards animals grow up to
be kind and compassionate adults. That's where the Humane
Society's Humane Education Program comes in. The Humane
Society offers humane education as a free service for the
children of Miami-Dade County. If you would like to request
a humane education speaker to visit your child's classroom
or scout troop, please follow the instructions below.
Education
Lessons Offered
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A
Pet's Suitcase - grades K - 1st
Kids learn the importance of being a responsible and
committed pet owner. They will learn what pets need
to be happy and healthy through discussion of practical
care, behavior, senses, feelings and communication.
Do's
and Don'ts with Dogs - grade 2
Learn how to stay safe around dogs by helping dogs feel
safe around you. Kids learn when and how to approach
a dog, why dogs bite and how to avoid being bitten.
Too
Much of a Good Thing? - grade 3
This program focuses on the causes, results and solutions
of the pet overpopulation problem.
Perfect
Match - grade 4
Children discuss reasons why owners surrender their
pets, how the pets feel once surrendered, and how this
could be avoided.
Responsible
Pet Care - grade 5
Children list and discuss what is needed in order to
be a responsible pet owner.
Too
Much of a Good Thing? - grades 6 - 12
This is a video/lecture program which focuses on the
causes, results and solutions of the pet overpopulation
problem.
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To Schedule a Humane Education
Program
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To
schedule a visit from the Humane Society of Greater
Miami/Adopt-A-Pet's Education Department, please call
Tricia Houk at 305-749-1820 between 9am and 5pm weekdays
or email tricia@humanesocietymiami.org.
If you leave a message, please include the date you
would like to schedule a program for and a convenient
time for us to return your call.
You may fax your request for a program to Tricia Houk
at 305-696-4434. Be sure to include the date, time,
location, age group and size of audience and a contact
name and phone number.
Due to the number of program requests we receive, please
try to schedule programs at least one month in advance.
Programs are available Tuesday through Friday. Unless
otherwise noted, programs usually last thirty to fifty
minutes.
Our programs are designed to be presented to one class-sized
group at a time (fewer than 35 students). However, we
will be glad to schedule up to four programs per day
for as many days as necessary to accommodate all interested
teachers at your school. We can occasionally make an
exception by presenting to an assembly-sized group of
older students, but this is generally not as effective.
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New
Program!
Confidence Through Canines children's reading
program. Do you know of a child who needs a little extra encouragement
to help them become a better reader? Farley the Sheepdog may
be able to help! Farley, an experienced pet therapy dog, goes
to libraries in Miami-Dade County so that children can read
to him, helping to build the children's confidence in their
reading abilities. You see, Farley does not make fun of or
laugh or scold a child when he or she makes a mistake - he
is a great listener and helps kids feel good about themselves.
To schedule a reading session with Farley or to become an
education volunteer, please call Tricia Houk at 305-749-1820.
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CONGRATULATIONS
to the
2007
Be Kind To Animals Contest WINNERS!
Sponsored
by:
Judith
Norman Collection and The Humane Society of Greater
Miami/Adopt-A-Pet
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T-Shirt
Design Winner:
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Jennifer
Gutierrez
5th
Grade, R.R. Moton Elementary
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List
Winner:
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Jamileh
Chemaissem
4th
grade, Frank C. Martin K – 8 Center
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Essay
Winner:
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Kenia
Zaldiuar
5th
grade, Fienberg Fisher Elementary School
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