In addition to offering classroom presentations, tours and more, the Humane Society serves as a resource to area teachers. Educational materials area available for teachers to incorporate humane messages into all of their lesson plans. Upon request, the humane society may be able to help develop curriculums to fit a classroom's special needs. Take A Tour Groups of any age can arrange a tour of the shelter. A permanent learning center has been set up with activities to educate and entertain children of every age.
Youngsters can practice meeting a dog safely in a controlled situation.
Older children will recognize the reality of pet-overpopulation while meeting people who have chosen animal careers. The Pet Care Club takes humane education to the next level. It involves a Humane Society educator presenting four lessons in the same classroom throughout the school year. Each presentation has a different focus and the students are allowed to become more involved while reinforcing previous lessons. Each year the Society facilitates the adoption of 60 teachers.