HUMANE EDUCATION GOES VIRTUAL

As we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly apparent that we must find adaptive and creative ways to stay connected with our community. This ranges from family and friends, to educators and other professionals. It is important that we can continue to connect and socialize with others, but also continue learning important information that affects our community.

To this end, Calgary Humane Society has been working diligently to create an accessible virtual Humane Education program that will continue our vision of “using innovative strategies to lead, inspire and educate in the humane treatment of animals and foster an enlightened community which consistently demonstrates respect and compassion for animals”.

Calgary Humane Society recognizes the importance of educational programs during a time when it is most needed for our community and the pets that reside here. Therefore, we have created an online platform that can be utilized by teachers, at-home learners, community groups and anyone who helps to educate youth. This is a Spring/Summer 2021 Connecting Livesfun and engaging way for youth to connect with animals and learn about them during a time where they may not be having any interaction with animals. We understand that the more knowledge our youth can gain by building compassion, empathy and respect for animals, the more we will see this in our community as these young people become adults.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, young people have been missing the opportunity to engage and interact with the animals in the shelter’s care and we have built these programs to help bridge this gap. Our virtual program encompasses four different subjects, including: how our shelter operates and what we do; ways to properly interact with animals and provide them appropriate care; respecting urban wildlife; and exploring careers with animals.

The virtual education subscription comes with four filmed presentations; a pre-recorded virtual tour; Zoom question and answer sessions; animal spotlights and guests; activities; and many additional resources. This can be purchased as a four-month subscription or as an individual presentation or tour.

To obtain further information on this exciting new initiative, please contact us at humane.education@calgaryhumane.ca!