• "Children are trained to extend justice, kindness and mercy to animals be and considerate in their relations with each other. Character training alone can result in men and women of broader sympathies, more humane, law-abiding more valuable citizens. Humane education is teaching in the schools and community the principles of justice, goodwill and humanity toward all life. The cultivation of kindness to animals is but the starting point towards that larger humanity of every fellow of every race and clime. A generation of people trained in these principles approach difficulties as neighbors and not as enemies."

"Kindness To All Living Creatures"

 

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The following presentations are available free of charge to classrooms in Contra Costa County:

Each presentation last approximately one hour, and includes supplemental handouts for the students. Follow-up materials will also be given to the teacher. Through our programs in the schools and materials available for use, we would like to help teachers fulfill Section 44806 of the California Education Code which includes the teaching of kindness toward domestic pets and the humane treatment of living creatures.

TO SCHEDULE A PRESENTATION, PLEASE CALL TRACEY STEVENS-MARTIN AT 925-335-8345. If she is not in, please leave a message so she can return your call.

SUGGESTIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATION

  1. Make an appointment at least 2 to 4 weeks in advance.
  2. Prepare the students to ask specific questions on specific topics. With younger children you may need to define the difference between stories and questions.
  3. Let the speaker know in advance if you would like to emphasize certain ideas or subjects.

OTHER PRESENTATIONS

We will be happy to design a presentation on a specific subject of interest to your classroom. Some examples include: Chossing a Pet and Pet Care, Safety Around Animals-Bite Prevention, Meet an Animal Services Officer, etc.

TEACHER-IN-SERVICE

We are available to come to your school during your faculty meetings or at other times convenient for you. We will bring you up to date on Humane Education materials that can be integrated into your daily curriculum. Many materials are available that can make teaching Humane Education easy and fun! Call TRACEY STEVENS-MARTIN at 646-2935 to schedule an appointment.

 

ANIMAL-RELATED PROBLEM OR EMERGENCY WHO TO CALL:

 

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Vaccination Clinic: 925-646-4484

S.N.A.P. (Spay/Neuter Assistance Program): 925-933-SNAP

Licensing Information: 925-646-2958

For Orphaned or Injured Wildlife Call: The Lindsay Museum 925-935-1978

 

 

"Children are trained to extend justice, kindness, and mercy to animals become more just, kind, and considerate in their relations with each other. Character training along these lines will result in men and women of broader sympathies, more humane, law-abiding÷in every respect more valuable citizens. Humane education is teaching in the schools and colleges of the nation the principles of justice, goodwill, and humanity toward all life. The cultivation of the spirit of kindness to animals is but the starting point towards that larger humanity which includes oneâs fellow of every race and clime. A generation of people trained in these principles will solve their difficulties as neighbors and not as enemies."

National PTA Congress, 1933