The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
Established in 1957, the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies is a national charitable organization working to improve conditions for all animals across Canada. It is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing member societies and may include up to 5 Directors-at-Large.
As a national voice on animal welfare issues, CFHS represents over 100 member societies and branches across the country, and speaks collectively for more than 400,000 individuals. Headquartered in the nation's capital, the Federation is administered by a professional staff. Programs and policies are developed by the staff and Board of Directors in consultation with member societies and qualified individuals.
Any society devoted to the prevention of cruelty to or the suffering of animals is eligible for membership in CFHS. Individuals may become associate members.
CFHS is committed to ending the suffering of animals by working with the public, government, industry, the scientific community, educators and the media on both the national and local levels toward this goal.
Responsible Pet Ownership Basics
Factsheets
Cats and Dogs
Feral Cat Factsheet
Early Age Spay/Neuter
Happy Indoor Cats
Puppy Mills
Check List for Acquiring a Dog
Liste de vérification pour l'acquisition d'un chien Wildlife
Living with Urban Wildlife Series Small Animals
Living with Companion...
Budgerigars
Cockatiels
Ferrets
Finches
Gerbils
Guinea Pigs
Hamsters
A Common Sense Guide to Selecting a Dog or Cat(pdf 178 KB)
Un guide practique pour la sélection d'un chien ou d'un chat (pdf 175 KB)
Reducing the Incidence of Dog Bites and Attacks: Do Breed Bans Work?
Réduction de l’incidence des morsures et des attaques de chien : Les interdictions de races sont-elles efficaces?
Why spay or neuter?
Does your pet have identification?
Preventing Dog Bites
Why spay or neuter?
There really isn't a good reason not to have your pet spayed or neutered as they make better companions and live longer and healthier lives. The benefits of spaying or neutering, especially if done during the first year, include:
reduced aggression and dominance
reduced desire to roam
decreased risk of several types of cancer
less embarrassing behaviour by male dogs
no bloody stains from females in heat
no unwanted suitors of the opposite sex
less chance of spraying by male cats
no unplanned and costly puppies or kittens to care for
even if you are able to find homes for the puppies or kittens your pet produces, you are taking homes away from the thousands of unwanted animals already at humane societies/SPCAs
Does your pet have identification?
Permanent identification and a tag are your pet's ticket home if they become lost. Your cat's tag should be on a break-away collar just in case he gets caught on something. Microchip implant or tattoo are the best forms of permanent identification. A microchip is a transmitter the size of a grain of rice that is injected just under the animal's skin. Most humane societies and veterinarians have scanners that will read the information in the chip and can find out how to contact you right away. A tattoo is an individual number permanently written usually on the animal's inside flank or ear flap that allows the owner to be traced.
The Humane Educator
Articles Listed by Issue
Fall/Winter 1996 (Volume 3, Number 2)
Dr Randall Lockwood on Violence
Tangled Web of Abuse Workshops
1996 Humane Education Workshop
Earthkind Classroom Workshop
Dr David Selby on the Goals of Humane Education
Humane Educator Profile: Carol Kelly
Resources
Spring/Summer 1997 (Volume 4, Number 1)
Using the Net Without Getting Caught in It
Alternatives to Dissection
Alternatives to Dissection: Resources
Humane Education: Not Just for Children
Animals on the Web
A PRACtical Approach to Animal Care
Humane Educator Profile: Jane Tarn
Resources: Books Offer Sound Advice on Raising Dogs
Fall/Winter 1997 (Volume 4, Number 2)
Humane Education in Canada
The Role of Humane Education
Humane Educator Profile: Meet Canadian Humane Educators
Focus on Education at the BC SPCA
Favourite Resources of Canadian Humane Educators
Resources: Animal Rescue Work with a Wag
Spring/Summer 1998 (Volume 5, Number 1)
Humane Education: Challenging Anthropocentrism in the Curriculum
HomeGrown Video
Additional Resources Favoured by Canadian Humane Educators
Volunteer Programs: Humane Education in Action
A Glimpse into a Humane Education Classroom
Letting Teachers Do the Work
New Resource on Violence Link
Resources: Books about Living with Companion Animals
Fall/Winter 1998 (Volume 5, Number 2)
1998 Humane Education Workshop
Animals in the Classroom
New Book from Yarmouth SPCA
Humane Education and the Curriculum
Tips for the Classroom
Professionalism in the Shelter
Assessing the Adoptability of Shelter Animals
Humane Education Sources
Humane Educator Profile: Stephen Huddart
Resources: Books about Adopting Companion Animals
Spring/Summer 1999 (Volume 6, Number 1)
Violence Link Research and Humane Education
What's Up
Getting the Message Out
Putting Humane Education on the WWW
Humane Educator Profile: Judith Snowdon
Humane Education in Practice
Resources: Books for Children
Fall/Winter 1999
(Volume 6, Number 2)
Humane Education: Extending the Reach
New Canadian Children's Newspaper
1999 Humane Education Workshop
Curriculum Ideas for Junior High School
Animal Assisted Therapy for Children at Risk
BC SPCA Summer Youth Day-Camp Program
Resources: Living Lightly on Planet Earth
Spring/Summer 2000
(Volume 7, Number 1)
Animal Abuse and Family Violence
2000: The Year of the Humane Child
Reaching Out to Teachers
Classroom Animals
Children, Animals and Books: A Healthy Combination
Pets and the Development of Prosocial Attitudes
Starting a Humane Education Program
Resources
New Book on "The Link"
Fall/Winter 2000
(Volume 7, Number 2)
Humane Education Through Fresh Eyes
What's Up
Cutting Out Dissection
Potpourri
Nature, Books and Making a Difference
Fall Workshop
Develop Empathy and Raise Funds
Resources
Spring/Summer 2001
(Volume 8, Number 1)
Reaching Out to Children of Violence
What's Up
Animals at Work in the Classroom
A Student's Perspective on Dissection
New Book from HSUS
Taking a Stand
Learnings
Lesson Plan for Upper Elementary
Working Together to Decrease Violence in Our Communities
Resources: Nature Books for People of All Ages
Spring/Summer 2002
(Volume 9, Number 1)
Classroom Hatching Projects
What's Up
Canadian Perspective on an American Conference
Seven Days: the Plight of Beagles
Snow Dogs
Shorts
Ideas That Work
Resources: Essential Guide for Humane Educators
Save Money with Electronic Paper
Spring/Summer 2003
(Volume 10, Number 1)
Interactive Humane Education
What's Up
Humane Education Survey
New Resource on Violence Link from the Alberta SPCA
Humane Education and Your Local Library
Virtual Dissection Works
Being a Humane Educator: A Perfect Fit
Humane Education by Another Name
Spring 2004
(Volume 11, Number 1)
The Violence Link: Opening the Door to Humane Education
What's Up
A Typical Classroom Visit
Be Kind to Animals Week
Animals, Eh? back issues
PAWs for a Story®
Resources: Educational Nature CDs for Students of All Ages
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