Humane Education

April 12, 2005

'Wild Means Wild' Activity Book

'Wild Means Wild' Activity Book This is a great downloadable kids' activity book with pages to color. Each page tells about a wild animal and gives reasons why that animal should stay in the wild. Excellent resource for humane educators....

July 21, 2006

Animal Careers

Traditional animal-related careers include veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal trainers, groomers, shelter workers, and wildlife rehabilitators. Each of these professions provides plenty of hands-on work with animals. They require a certain amount of education, training, or certification. Veterinarians must attend...

April 11, 2005

Books About Animals by NJ Authors

Concerning animals: Pick these off the bookshelf Sunday, April 10, 2005 BY JOAN LOWELL SMITH For the Star-Ledger WHENEVER POSSIBLE, we like to tout books by New Jersey authors that are truly exceptional. It just happens that offerings from two...

August 24, 2005

Classroom Critters: To Be or Not to Be?

Choosing Carefully As with any pet, educators need to do their research before bringing an animal into their classroom. While certain types of animals can make good classroom pets, many species are ill-suited to living in a school environment. "A...

January 31, 2005

Lessons in Good Character and Kindness to Animals

NAHEE Publishes Second Book of Lessons in Good Character and Kindness to Animals The National Association for Humane and Environmental Education (NAHEE), youth education division of The Humane Society of the United States, has released “Critters with Character” Lesson Plans...

June 25, 2006

Taking Care of Your Community by Taking Care of Your Pet

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION �Taking Care of Your Community by Taking Care of Your Pet,� is a three week unit of study designed to encourage students to become active members of their community by enhancing their overall awareness of issues and responsibilities...

December 18, 2006

Teaching Kids Kindness and Compassion - Book List

Thanks to DJ Schubert for SHAREing this information!!! Teaching Kids Kindness and Compassion - Book List Prepared by D.J. Schubert Animal Welfare Institute Few people can forget that favorite book from their childhood. Perhaps it was a story of Winnie...

February 9, 2005

The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies

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...

February 1, 2005

Understanding Animal Cruelty: New Resource on Teens & Animal Cruelty

EAST HADDAM, CT (July 24, 2001) - The 24-page book examines the concepts & causes associated with animal cruelty, state & federal laws that address mistreatment of animals, & connection between animal cruelty & domestic violence, child abuse, & other...