Humane Education is a vital component of Animal Friends attempts to curb pet overpopulation in the Pittsburgh area. Since our founding in 1943, Animal Friends has been dedicated to the protection of sick, abandoned, abused or unwanted animals. Thousands of cats and dogs have been given a second chance for a long and happy life. To this end, we are committed to teaching compassion towards animals and people, focusing on the human-animal bond.
Education is the primary weapon in the fight against cruelty and neglect.
Animal Friends educational staff members and volunteers make presentations to hundreds of school children in the Greater Pittsburgh area each year. Presentations range in educational levels from kindergarten to adult. Usually our humane educators are accompanied by shelter animals. Schedule your program as early as possible. We also welcome tours of the shelter.