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Film Titles: Elementary & Middle School First-Time Patrons: Read the Program Guidelines and complete the Library Member Agreement. Companion Animals A New Leash on Life by the Humane Society of the 15 minutes Follows the adoption process of a stray dog rescued from the streets. Dogs, Cats & BIG Kids by Donald Manelli & Associates, Inc. 25 minutes How-to's of proper pet handling, reading animal body-language, dealing with unknown/stray animals, and more! Friend for Life by Erik Friedl and the 15 minutes How-to’s of proper pet care demonstrated by middle school students! Also, discusses commitment of caring for a companion animal as well as the importance of spay/neuter. Hands of Love by Kinship With All Life Foundation 20+ minutes Proper pet handling and care as demonstrated by young children to upbeat and fun footage and music. Kids & Animals: A Healing Partnership 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. Protecting the Web by Erick Friedl 14 minutes Discusses the connections between all living creatures and how our daily decisions impact those around us; even the tiniest creature is deserving of protection.
Farmed Animals Back To Top Apples & Oranges a music album by Bob Pyle 50 + minutes total A folksy music 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. My Friends at the Farm by Farm Sanctuary 19 minutes Provides an age-appropriate overview of the realities of factory farming, animal slaughter, and finishes with positive and humane alternatives to animal food and clothing. May broadcast on public television. Share the World 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. Stimulus/Response by Association for the Study of Animal Behavior 30 minutes Looks at the needs of farmed animals through science and biology; draws viewers to observe the similar needs between animals and human beings, such as the need for companionship. Through Animals’ Eyes by Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation 20 + minutes Discusses how many wild animals, such as raccoons, possums, and snakes, adapt their wild behaviors to urban environments as humans continue to build on forest and natural lands. Many excellent suggestions for humanely co-existing with our wild neighbors! Wolf Teacher: A Modern Wolf Saga by Pamela Brown and Gay Dillingham 50 minutes Takes a close-up look at rescued wolves and the awesome educational traveling program that features wolf ambassadors visiting classrooms across the nation.
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