Education
Has the Lawrence Humane Society been to your school? Every year the shelter staff makes many visits to schools to talk with students about a variety of pet-related topics. Our presentations are designed for any age group. We also encourage school and youth groups to come, by appointment, to the shelter for presentations, tours, and to meet many of the animals.
In 2007 we opened our new education/media room at the shelter. Dedicated in memory of Dakota – a beautiful Springer Spaniel who loved everyone, especially kids – the room provides information for children and adults on pet-related topics.
If your group would like us to visit you, or if you would like to make an appointment to visit us, please call us at 785-843-6835 or e-mail us at adoptions@lawrencehumane.org. The shelter also offers presentations and tours geared toward adults and adult groups.
Education is the first step in helping our community learn more about our animal shelter and about critical pet concerns such as pet care, overpopulation, identification, cruelty and neglect, and so much more.
Below are a number of Educational Materials for younger ages available to download for use in your home or classroom.
Please be a responsible pet owner this winter
We’re all responsible for making certain that the animals in our care have what they need to get through the cold of winter.
Many animals are no longer suited by nature to live outdoors. Having been bred and domesticated over hundreds of years, they do not grow coats adequate for continuous outdoor living. Dogs and cats face the same dangers from cold weather as we do, so please remember: if the air temperature is below freezing, pets should be brought indoors. Read more about caring for animals this winter and pass this information along to others, both children and adults.
Educational materials for your child or classroom
The following documents are in PDF format and require the free program Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
Being a Pet Parent: 8 Activites
If they get lost, ID tags: coloring page
May I pet the dog?
ASPCA Dog Bite Prevention Activity Worksheet English | Spanish
The shelter also encourages children and their parents to join in recognizing special occasions during the year that focus needed attention on the care and safety of animals. April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month, and each year the month of May starts off with Be Kind to Animals Week followed by National Dog Bite Prevention Week.