Unlike other challenges of modern times, the solutions to end the suffering and needless deaths of companion animals have already been determined. If widely practiced, a societal commitment to the closure of puppy mills, spay and neuter, pet adoptions, and humane pet care would stop the suffering and deaths of millions of animals every year. Youth who are now in elementary school will be the citizens to implement these solutions over the next 10-20 years. Unfortunately, too few youth are receiving the education necessary to help them end animal cruelty and unnecessary euthanasia in the next generation.
For example, currently in the United States…
Through NHES’ free
Kindness in the Classroom outreach initiative, NHES is teaming up with teachers and guidance counselors across the nation to help youth understand how to create a more humane world now and in the future. In February, NHES was pleased to partner with local therapy dog handler Kathy Perrich and her dog Malaain in a presentation to 600 elementary students at Catawba Trail Elementary in Elgin, South Carolina. Students learned about the needs and feelings of animals, the importance of animal adoption, and the tenets of responsible animal ownership.
To request a free Kindness in the Classroom program at your school, please visit our
website or send an email to education@nhes.org.