“Children 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, more lawabiding – in every respect more
valuable citizens.”
- From the 1933 National
PTA Congress
Humane Education Outreach Programs
The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society believes that
the building of a more kind, just and loving community
for pets and people begins with instilling the values of
kindness and compassion in the children of our
community. Through our humane education programs and by
example we strive to teach responsible pet ownership and
compassion for all animals including the unwanted, the
abandoned, and the neglected. We offer a variety
of interactive educational programs in school classrooms
to students in grades PreK-12, and in after school
enrichment clubs, scout troops, youth groups and other
community organizations. Our programs are
designed to develop the understanding that animals are
living feeling beings to be treated with respect and
compassion. Additionally, lessons used in classroom
presentations correlate with the standards of learning
to ensure appropriate educational experience for all
students.
Scheduling
To schedule a Humane Education presentation
contact Amy Steele at 804-693-5520 ext. 309 or email
amysteele.gmhs@yahoo.com. Please include the grade
level you are scheduling for, program choice, school
name and district, as well as a date and time. In
addition to our Humane Education Outreach Programs, our
humane educator can assist youth/adult groups wanting to
do a service project that benefits homeless animals.
Outreach Program
Overview
