K-Up

 

Dogs, Cats & BIG Kids

Produced by Donald Manelli & Associates, Inc.

25 minutes

  • From the creator and producer of Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom comes an award-winning film for children on the how tos of proper pet handling, reading animal body-language, dealing with unknown/stray animals, and more!
  • Excellent film featuring children at the center of the learning
  • Appropriate for 4 – 8 grades
  • Loan on VHS

Dogs, Cats & Kids

Produced by Donald Manelli & Associates, Inc.

25 minutes

  • From the creator and producer of Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom comes an award-winning film for children on the how tos of proper pet handling, reading animal body-language, dealing with unknown/stray animals, and more!
  • Excellent film featuring children at the center of the learning and the famously upbeat Wayne Hunthausen, DVM
  • Loan on VHS
  • Purchase on DVD $20

Its Cool To Be Humane

Produced by The National Humane Education Society 

12 minutes

  • Spotlights an NHES educational puppet show, and includes fun footage of NHES animals and a short interview with NHES founder, Anna C. Briggs
  • May freely broadcast on public television
  • Loan on VHS or DVD
  • Purchase on VHS or DVD $10

Grade 3-Up

 

Apples & Oranges

Produced by Bob Pyle

50 + minutes total

  • A folksy album that is great fun and combines two grand loves: music and caring for animals!  Apples & Oranges is a wonderful source to introduce children to vegetarianism in a creative and light-hearted manner, and makes for a great way to spice up interactive lessons and activities
  • Loan on CD

Kids & Animals: A Healing Partnership

Produced by June Salin

46 minutes

  • Unfolds several true stories of animal assisted therapy, this film provides a wonderful illustration of the loving bond and many benefits of human/animal friendships
  • Loan on VHS or DVD
  • Purchase on VHS $19.95
  • Purchase on DVD $24.95

Share the World

Produced by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals

28 minutes

  • Divided into four sections, this film provides a great basis for teaching about sentient creatures, responsible care, and choosing humane alternatives
  • Loan on VHS or DVD
  • Request a Free DVD copy from Focus on Animals
  • Or, visit www.sharetheworld.com to view teaching guides that accompany each section of the film

Teens-Up

 

Animals, Nature, and Religion

Produced by Dr. Michael W. Fox

30 minutes

  • Discusses the historical role of religion in human behavior toward animals, and compares original intent of religious principles to present-day interpretations excellent film for discussion and debate
  • Loan on VHS 
  • Purchase on DVD $10

Power of Compassion

Produced by Erik Friedl for the Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society

22 minutes

  • Provides an understanding of the historical factors that led to domestication of cats/dogs and the uprising of the animal welfare movement
  • Concludes with a math lesson in spay/neuter and an encouraging message of compassion for all life
  • Includes follow-up discussion questions
  • Loan on VHS

Protecting the Web

Produced by Erik Friedl for the Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society

14 minutes

  • Using the metaphor of a spiders web, this video helps viewers understand that all living things are part of the earths eco-system and that the choices they make in everyday life can help or hurt other living creatures
  • Emphasizes respect for lifewe dont have to touch animals to appreciate them
  • Loan on VHS

New Humane Movement: Saving One Life at a Time

Produced by Cleverkitty Creative and Kim Cady

35 minutes

  • An uplifting film that features the No Kill Movement for companion animals, and some the movements top animal welfare leaders today
  • Discusses its successes to date, and the steps necessary to continue lessening the number of pets killed each year in animal shelters nationwide
  • Loan on DVD

Voices I Have Heard

Produced by Culture & Animals Foundation

59 minutes

  • Tom Reagan’s Voices I Have Heard provides much hope and inspiration as it documents the early animal welfare and rights movement through compelling interviews with some of its most well-known forerunners
  • Loan on VHS

Young Adults-Up

 

The Animals Platform

Produced by Animals & Society Institute
Self-paced

  • An informative production that demonstrates How we can work together coast to coast to put animal protection onto every ballot in the country at the next national election in 2008
  • Loan on CD-ROM

Beyond Violence: The Human-Animal Connection

Produced by Psychologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (now Animals & Society Institute )

14 minutes

  • Provides an overview of the history of the human-animal relationship, the attitudes held towards animals in modern society, and the dangers of cruelty towards animals
  • Excellent introductory film for discussing the human violence/animal cruelty link!
  • Loan on VHS, accompanied with a Teaching Guide
  • Available in Spanish!

In the Line of Duty Animal Welfare Series (3):

Produced by In the Line of Duty

This series of films is designed for law enforcement training on the issues of animal cruelty and dog behaviors; may also provide vital information to animal control officers, private shelter staff, social workers, attorneys, and other related professions.

  • Continuing Education Credits (CEU's) are available to law enforcement--please contact In the Line of Duty or your POST Representative for more information
  • Loan on VHS or DVD
  • Purchase on VHS or DVD $15 per film

1) ILD Animal Abuse: Why Cops Can and Need to Stop It (Blurred Version)

36 minutes

  • Discusses the link between animal cruelty and human violence, and provides a real-world example of law enforcement implementing a specialized anti-animal cruelty investigative and enforcement team

2) ILD Pit Bull Fighting, What Every Cop Should Know

42 minutes

  • Discusses the cruelty of dog fighting, and the link between this underground industry and other forms of crime; provides an overview of enforcement, investigation, and criminal trial for perpetrators of dog fighting

3) ILD What Dogs Try to Tell Cops

24 minutes

  • Discusses the errors in judgment that may occur when canine body language is misinterpreted; provides an overview of body language and tips to prevent the unnecessary shooting of a dog during stops, busts, investigations, etc.

One Last Fight: Exposing the Shame

Produced by Erik Friedl and the Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society

15 minutes

  • A documentary that explores and exposes the destructive impact the practice of dogfighting has on animals, people and the entire community
  • Includes safety demonstrations for children approached by stray/loose dogs
  • Loan on VHS
  • Available in Spanish!

Patterns of Abuse: Exploding the Cycle

Produced by Erik Friedl in association with the Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society

23 minutes

  • Explores the nature of violence including the link between animal abuse and human crueltyand its effects on society, and discusses the reasons for destructive impulses and intervention tactics necessary to stop the cycle of violence
  • Loan on VHS

Violence Link Task Force Awareness

Produced by Violence Link Task Force of Tampa Bay and Jackie Barron
of WLFA-TV, FL

10 minutes

  • Brief, but excellent look at the importance of addressing animal cruelty as seen through the experiences of professionals from the fields of social work, law enforcement and the court system in the Tampa Bay area
  • Great introductory film for professionals
  • 5 minute general public version available
  • Loan on VHS or DVD
  • Purchase on DVD $10

The Witness

Produced by Center for Compassion Living/Tribe of Hearts Production

46 minutes

  • One mans story of discovering his hidden passion for animal welfare
  • Emphasis on fighting the fur industry and the move toward a lifestyle of vegetarianism
  • May freely broadcast on public television--please click here for the film's terms of use
  • Loan on VHS or DVD
  • Purchase on DVD $20
  • Available in Spanish on VHS!