Since 1925, the Michigan Humane Society has offered a formal Humane Education program, which currently reaches approximately 16,000 children each year. The program seeks to develop in young people an awareness of the needs of animals and the responsibility that humans have in providing appropriate care, along with safety around animals.

The following age-appropriate presentations are offered, free of charge, to metro Detroit schools. Tours of the three Michigan Humane Society shelters in Detroit, Rochester Hills and Westland are also available.

ANIMAL CARE, COMPASSION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Our core program helps to develop respect and compassion for animals and create an awareness of their needs. Emphasis is placed on proper companion animal care and a guardian’s responsibility to his or her animals as well as to other animals in the community.

ANIMAL SAFETY AND DOG BITE PREVENTION
Seventy percent of the nation’s 4.5 million annual dog bites happen to children under the age of 15. Animal Safety teaches young people safe behavior when around animals, including the appropriate actions to take when approached by an unknown animal.

Each presentation includes an overview of the Michigan Humane Society.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Wayne County School Visits,
  MHS Shelter Tours or General Program Information:
  Ron Blauet, MHS Education Director
  (734) 722-1104
  
• Oakland or Macomb County School Visits:
  Carol Kushner
  (248) 851-5056 - Home Office

Due to the demand for our Humane Education programs in the spring, we encourage the scheduling of fall and winter presentations and shelter tours!