The Humane Society of Sarasota County’s Humane Education Program teaches people of all ages to respect the animals that share our world, both in our homes and in our communities. Humane education fosters compassion, responsibility, and kindness—for animals and people alike. Fundamentally, the goal of humane education is to make the world a better place for all living creatures.

The focus on global citizenship makes humane education compatible with other educational theories, including service-learning, character building, and democratic education, all of which promote personal and global responsibility. By demonstrating that actions have consequences, the humane education curriculum builds empathy and higher-order thinking skills.

HSSC’s Humane Education Program uses the principles of the human-animal bond to provide fun, enriching lessons for children and adults. We offer a variety of formats, including classroom visits, shelter tours, pet therapy, reading programs, camps, and our immersive Collars & Scholars Program.

If you have questions about Humane Education, please contact our Community Outreach Coordinator, Ginny Armington, at 941.955.4131 x114.

**Due to COVID-19 we will resume Collars & Scholars, Class Room Visits, Reading Fur Fun, and Fur Fun Camps at a later date. **Our Teen Program and to Host A Drive are currently running, which are linked below for more information on each.**

COLLARS & SCHOALRS PROGRAM
Multi-week course for students

CLASS ROOM VISITS
Dynamic animal-themed lessons

READING FUR FUN
Dogs make great reading buddies

FUR FUN CAMPS
Unleash your child's animal side

TEEN PROGRAM
Build animal handling skills

HOST A DRIVE
Collect supplies or donations