Bridging the Gap between Animal Shelters and Human Services
Making A Difference Companion Animals Program
Our own Companion Animals Program assists Elderly and disabled people in Assisted Living Housing to be able to keep their loved companion pets by their side instead of being surrendered to an animal shelter and placed with a new family and new home.
The SPCA is also listed on
Just Give.org Search by EIN # 80-0104376
YPE Program / Class #2 Agenda:
SPCA Young People's Education Class Plan:
Class: #2 -
What is animal abuse? (How to recognize it and what to do):
Instructors:
Charlie Campbell, Past-President & Founder SPCA,
Beth Levine, SPCA Training Director May be assisted by: Jenny Nelson, Executive Director and,
Josh Cunha, General Manager
Animals:
Chaka (dog), Lucy (dog)
Class Length:
1 hour
Designed for ages:
5th & 6th grades
1
Introduction: Introduce the dogs and staff members. Tell how old they are and what breeds.
2
Talk about the differences between pets and other animals that are owned by people:
- dogs
- cats
- birds
- horses
- cows
- goats
- others
3
What are the basic needs for owning a pet?
- fenced area
- good food
- fresh water
- playtime
- training
- lots of love
4
name different types of abuse
- physical (hitting, kicking, no food, no water, no shelter, etc)
5
Where do we see abuse?
6
What makes people abuse their pets?
7
How can we spot abuse?
8
Who should we tell?
9
Getting someone who is abusive to their pet to give it up voluntarily
10
Meet & Greet - Let the kids get hands on with the dogs
11
Review - ask the kids questions:
- what is the difference between a pet dog and a working dog?
- name some things you should have if you own a dog
- when should you take your dog in the car?
- name a place where you might take your dog
12
Pass out handouts, talk about upcoming shelter events and Obedience classes, and the
Dog Club
Call 870-453-7249 to schedule your class now.
Currently Scheduling for the 2010/2011 school year
"Service Dog & Therapy Animals" and "What is animal abuse" classes are also available to any ADULT group! VFW, Masons, Religious groups, etc.
Please call for more information.
