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All I Needed to Know About Animal Care
I Learned from “The Simpsons”
Using examples from the popular and long-running animated series, this tongue-in-cheek presentation offers real-life lessons about the proper care of companion animals by examining the successes and failures of the Simpson clan and the other residents of the town of Springfield.
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Animal Cruelty Academy (3 parts)
This presentation is designed to provide young adults with a hands-on learning experience dealing with violence toward animals. The program provides background information on animal cruelty and related crimes.
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Bite Prevention & Safety Around Animals
Dog bites are considered epidemic in the United States, with the vast majority of victims being children. This presentation will teach kids how to recognize animal body-language and behavior in order to keep themselves and their non-human friends safe and sound.
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Born to Abuse? Males, Females &
Understanding the Roots of Violence
Are boys more likely to hurt animals than girls? This presentation discusses recent theories on the topic of male socialization and whether violent tendencies are a matter of “nature” or “nurture.” The program also contains suggestions on how young people can help turn the tide on violent behavior in our society.
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Desert Full of Danger
This presentation offers advice to young pet owners on how to limit unwanted and potentially dangerous confrontations between their pets and the wildlife of southern Arizona. The material emphasizes humane, non-lethal solutions and encourages young people to understand and appreciate the unique environment we all live in.
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Ethical Animal
An introductory program for older kids, this presentation offers a frank discussion on topics such as overpopulation, euthanasia, cruelty and neglect.
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Fearless Dogs & Phantom Cats
Did you hear the one about the dog who almost choked to death on the fingers of an intruder who had broken into the dog’s house? America is rich with urban legends and many of them involve animals. This program examines many of these modern myths... and why animals tend to fair so poorly in them.
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Great Meddler: Henry Bergh and the ASPCA
This program illustrates the life and career of Henry Bergh, one of America’s greatest humanitarians and the founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), our first humane society. The program looks at both his life experiences as an animal advocate and his legacy today.
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Hogwart’s Menagerie: The Animals of
Harry Potter & Beyond!
Using the popular Harry Potter novels as source material, this fun workshop looks at the many animals (both real and mythological) that pervade fantasy literature and world mythology. The workshop challenges young people to critique the attitudes of Harry and his Hogwarts classmates toward animals (some of it positive, some of it not.)
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Humane Society Shelter Tour / “Virtual Tour”
Children participating in our educational outreach programs are encouraged to visit the Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s shelter for a hands-on experience in animal welfare. For those who are unable to visit the shelter, we now offer our “virtual tour,” which includes a video presentation.
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Into the Lion’s Den: Animal Welfare and Its Connection to Spirituality
Many of the concepts advanced by animal welfare advocates have their roots in spiritual teachings from religions all around the world. Nearly every major religion has at least one prominent figure who championed the needs of animals. This presentation examines the spiritual basis for animal welfare in the Western cultures.
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Juvenile Animal Cruelty Program
Developed with the help of the Tucson Police Department and Pima County Sheriff’s Department, this presentation is designed to help end violent behavior at one of its earliest points: cruelty toward animals. The program includes an interactive presentation geared specifically toward children and young adults who hurt animals.
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A New Friend for Life
Designed as the first step in a child’s animal care education, this presentation offers simple information and tools on the basics of animal care, including the need for food, water, medical care and loving companionship. The program includes a video presentation and classroom activities.
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Pioneer Pets
This program illustrates a day in the life of “Joe,” a dog living in frontier Tucson during the mid-1800s. Told from the dog’s point-of-view, this program offers a rare and interesting insight into the often harsh life of domesticated animals living during an age prior to modern animal welfare standards.
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Saving Mary Ellen
This is the true story of a nine-year old girl who was rescued from her abusive mother by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in 1874. The case became the keystone for the burgeoning child protection movement and stands today as one of the first successful prosecutions of child abuse in this nation.
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Born
To Abuse?
Violence & Young Males
Objective: This program deals with why boys and young men are more likely to hurt animals and others than girls and young women. The presentation discusses recent theories on the topics of male physiology and socialization and whether violent tendencies are a matter of “nature” or “nurture.” The program also contains suggestions on how parents and other caregivers can help turn the tide on violent behavior and limit the impact of violent social images. Duration: 1 hour
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Cruelty
In Common:
Animals, People & Violence
Objective: This presentation is designed to provide information about animal cruelty and its link to interpersonal violence such as physical assault, homicide and child molestation. The purpose is to give individuals the information needed to understand the seriousness of animal cruelty and to give them the tools to intervene when necessary. There are five separate levels depending on complexity and subject matter. Duration: Varies according to level.
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Objective: History and Humanity offers a 5,000 year perspective on human philosophy, religion and social belief as it relates to animal life. From the debates of ancient Greek philosophers to the political action of modern animal welfare advocates, this program is designed to enlighten its audience on little-known details regarding the rights of non-humans. Also included is information about modern animal-related belief systems and the laws and services human beings have created to help protect non-humans. Duration: 1 hour
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Living
With Urban Wildlife
Objective: The Humane Society has a variety of materials related to helping companion animals and wild animals coexist peacefully. This program offers advice to pet owners on how to limit unwanted and potentially dangerous confrontations between their dog or cat and the wildlife of southern Arizona. The materials emphasize finding humane, non-lethal solutions, and preventing unwanted encounters by carefully planning out your yard’s landscaping, lighting, water systems and more. Duration: 1 hour
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Rescuing, Protecting, Saving
In southern Arizona, the Humane Society is the largest and most effective guardian of our community’s homeless, abused and neglected animals. This presentation offers a historical look at the Society’s work and an overview of our services today. Topics include pet overpopulation in southern Arizona, innovative adoption and fostering programs, humane education, cooperation with law enforcement, state-of-the-art spay and neuter programs and much more. Duration: 1 hour
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