The Rhode Island SPCA is one of the pioneers
of humane education in our state. Shortly
after our organization was established,
the
Rhode Island Humane Education Society
was
formed and is still headquartered here.
Even
back in 1872, the need for this service
in
our schools and communities was recognized.
Our humane education programs are still
going
strong today. 
Laurelin with Summer Camp 2007 For more information on Humane Education Programs please contact Laurelin Sitterly, Humane Education Director RISPCAhumane@hotmail.com For information on how to schedule a visit to your school, or to plan a field trip to the shelter, please call the RISPCA at (401) 438-8150 ext # 103 |
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Our Programs Our humane education programs are presented by Laurelin Sitterly for all school aged children, youth groups and adults throughout the state of Rhode Island. We also offer field trips to our shelter. Each program we present is tailored to meet the needs, interests, and skill levels of the groups they are presented to. Topics covered include pet care, dog bite prevention, how to select a suitable pet for your family, pet overpopulation, the importance of spaying and neutering, what to do when encountering wildlife, careers in the field of animal welfare, and more. Field trips to the shelter involve a presentation on one or more of these topics, as well as hands on interactions with the shelter animals.  What is humane education? Humane education is basically working with children and adults to foster kindness, respect and empathy for all living things. It is instilling in everyone a sense of the value of all life, no matter how big or small. It also involves getting the message out about the overwhelming numbers of companion animals that end up in our nation’s shelters every day, and what we can do to solve this problem. Why is humane education important? Now, more than ever, it is important to include humane education in our schools’ curriculums. Every time you turn on the news, you find stories of violence and tragedy. Many of our worst criminals, serial killers, and school shooters showed early warning signs of the crimes they would later commit. Violence against animals is a very common theme in the childhoods of these people. And links between animal abuse and domestic violence has been noted. It is our hope that by educating children of school age, youth groups, and other community organizations we can promote empathy for all living creatures. We are aspiring toward a less violent, more humane society for our children and our children’s children. We further hope that through educating our children, we can look to a future where a solution will be found to control the pet overpopulation crisis that we are currently facing. 
Our Library The Rhode Island SPCA has recently begun to build its library. Books on animal care, different breeds of animals, dog training, caring for wildlife, and fictional stories with a humane theme are available for borrowing. This service is free to anyone with an interest in learning about animals, their care, and the large role they play in our lives. We have books guaranteed to capture the interests and imaginations of children of all ages. If you would like to browse our library, or borrow one of our books, please feel free to stop by the Rhode Island SPCA at 186 Amaral Street in Riverside, during our regular operating hours. |
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Rhode Island SPCA, 186 Amaral Street, Riverside, RI 02915-2223
Phone: 401-438-8150 Fax: 401-438-8154 Email: info@rispca.com
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Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals