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 HSSA Animal Welfare at a glance (all ages) |
The presentation offers a frank discussion on topics such as overpopulation, euthanasia, cruelty and neglect as well as the Humane Society’s mission and services. (Required)
| Bite Prevention & Safety Around Animals (grades 3-8) |
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.
| A New Friend For Life (grades 3-5) |
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.
| How many is too many (all ages) |
This examination of pet overpopulation uses a simple mathematics lesson to teach kids how companion animals can quickly reproduce and the importance of spaying and neutering to combat this societal problem.
| Desert Full of Dangers (grades 3-12) |
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.
| Juvenile Animal Cruelty (grades 3-8) |
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.
| Animal Cruelty Academy 3 parts, one hour each (grades 9-12) |
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.
| Animal Cruelty Awareness (adults) |
This program is designed for adults and provides and in depth look at animal cruelty, its motivations, local laws protecting animals and other issues such as dog fighting and animal hoarding.
| Caring Careers (grades 3-12) |
Child participants will be challenged to think outside the box when relating to careers with animals. Although many people work to protect animals few jobs actually work directly with animals. Kids will be provided with information on what kind of education is required for certain careers with animals as well as professional information.
| HSSA virtual tour (grades 3-12) |
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.
| HSSA shelter tour (all ages) |
People of all ages 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. (minimum of 10 participants)
| Community Service two part (all ages) |
It is important for all of us to realize that the poor living conditions of animals can only be changed through personal responsibility and action. Many schools, scout troops, religious organizations and others hold various benefits for the animals in the Humane Society’s care. Those participating in this program must also be prepared to have a HSSA representative at their facility to discuss the HSSA its mission and how Community Service benefits animals in our care.
| Wild vs. Domestic (grades 3-8) |
Discusses the world of exotic animals that are kept as pets and the affect that it has on wild animal populations, world ecosystems and local native animal populations.
| Pet VIP animal visitation (all ages) |
The Pet Visitation Program at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona is designed to share animals with people of all ages in facilities such as convalescent homes, hospitals, mental health centers, hospices, children’s facilities and schools. Pet visitation is a wonderful and vital therapeutic mode of promoting and maintaining wellness in our community. The Pet VIP visitation is great if tied in with the Bite Safety presentation or New Friend for Life.
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