Program Overview

Teaching children respect & kindness for all living creatures.

Through a variety of activities and programs, the Humane Education team strives to raise awareness about animal welfare, kindness, compassion, and empathy within our community.

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Birthday Pawty

Looking for a unique and meaningful way to celebrate your child’s birthday? The Humane Society of Greater Miami offers the perfect place to host a birthday party that benefits a great cause! Birthday Paw-ty provides a memorable experience for your child and guests, while also helping our shelter animals.

Party Packages Include:

  • Age-appropriate activities like crafts and treat-making for shelter animals.
  • A private party room for up to 25 children, decorated with themed tableware.
  • Animal-themed goody bags for each child and a special animal guest appearance.
  • A private tour of the animal shelter.
  • A downloadable party invitation personalized with your child’s name.
  • The birthday child gets the honor of naming the next adoptable pet.

Field Trips

Join Us for a Paws-itively Amazing Adventure!

Calling all animal lovers! Get ready for an exciting field trip to the Humane Society, where you’ll embark on a tail-wagging, three-hour journey full of fun and learning!

  • Shelter Tour: Take a guided tour of our shelter and meet some of the adorable animals looking for their furever homes. Learn all about how we care for our furry friends.
  • Behind the Scenes: Go behind the scenes to see how the Humane Society operates. Discover the hard work and love that goes into making our shelter a safe haven for animals.
  • Furry Friends Playtime: Enjoy some hands-on fun with our cuddly cats and playful pups. This is your chance to make some new four-legged friends!
  • Creative Corner: Get crafty by making toys and treats for our shelter animals. Your creations will bring joy to their day and help them feel loved and cared for.
  • Reading Time: Cozy up with a good book and read to our cats. It’s a relaxing way to end the visit and a great way to help our animals feel comforted and entertained.

Youth Clubs

Join the Humane Society of Greater Miami Club!

Calling all young animal lovers! The Humane Society of Greater Miami is excited to announce the launch of our new Humane Society of Greater Miami Club, a unique and engaging program for children and teens who want to learn more about animals, have fun, and make a difference in their community!

  • Our club offers three exciting age-specific groups:
    • All programs meet once a month on a Wednesday or Thursday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
    • The $80 fee includes supplies & T-shirt (limited availability)
  • Junior Club (Ages 6-8): Perfect for our youngest animal enthusiasts! The Junior Club will engage children through fun-filled activities, storytelling, and interactive animal playtime, all designed to nurture empathy and kindness towards our furry friends.
  • Pre-Teen Club (Ages 9-12): Designed for kids ready to take their love for animals to the next level! The Pre-Teen Club combines hands-on activities, service projects, and animal advocacy to educate and empower young minds about the importance of animal welfare.
  • Teen Club (Ages 13-17): For teens passionate about making a real impact! The Teen Club focuses on leadership, animal welfare education, and community outreach, providing opportunities to gain valuable skills and experience in animal care, training, and shelter operations.


Community – Community Pet Training & Family Day Camp

Scout Programs

Calling all Girl and Cub Scouts! Explore animal care and welfare through our interactive programs. Earn badges while enjoying hands-on activities, shelter tours, and fun playtime with cats and dogs.

Program Badges Include:

  • Animal Helpers at Work (Cadettes): Explore careers in animal care and welfare through engaging in hands-on activities.

  • Brownie Pet Badge: Learn pet responsibility, tour the shelter, and enjoy fun playtime with shelter pets.

  • Animal Shelter Fun Patch (Juniors): Participate in a shelter tour, learn about animal care and adoption, and enjoy pet interaction.

  • Animal Science Merit Badge: Discover rescue animals and their needs through an engaging shelter tour.

  • Pet Care Merit Badge: Learn about responsible pet care and enjoy playtime with cats and dogs.

  • Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge: Explore careers in animal welfare and learn about the adoption process.

  • Public Health Merit Badge: Learn how the shelter maintains sanitary conditions and help with cleaning tasks.

  • First Aid Merit Badge: Discover common animal injuries and learn how to provide first aid.

  • Entrepreneurship Merit Badge: Plan and implement fundraising events to support the shelter.

Join us for an unforgettable experience, earn your badges, and make a difference for shelter animals today!

Day Camp

We can’t wait to host your children at our Humane Education Camps!
Registration is now open. Children ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12 will enjoy a week of exciting activities including a shelter tour, pet treat & toy-making, lots of arts and crafts, meeting shelter pets, lessons on the humane treatment of animals, and much more!

  • Important Information:
    • Starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. (no before or after care provided).
    • Special Camp T-shirt included!
    • No food is provided, please bring a snack, a water bottle, and lunch.
    • Address: 16101 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Florida 33160.
    • Very Important: General Release Waiver form must be signed in person by a parent or guardian on the first day of camp. This must be done, with no exceptions, for the child to be able to participate in the camp.


School Presentations

We are excited to offer a free, 45-minute presentation at your school where we engage students in a discussion about animal welfare, the issue of pet overpopulation, and the importance of kindness and empathy towards animals. Our interactive session helps students understand how they can make a difference in the lives of animals and become responsible pet advocates. Request a presentation here.

Although our presentations are free, we encourage schools to participate in a donation drive to support local animals in need. Together, we can create a more compassionate community for all! Click here for school donation information.

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Community dog training progam

Join our four-week training course and learn valuable tips to better understand and manage your furry friend! Led by our expert dog behavior specialist, this group class offers hands-on guidance in dog psychology, leash skills, and handling common behavioral challenges.