Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements we are not able to safely conduct our humane education programs in-person. To inquire about virtual options please email us at education@laspca.org.
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Humane education programs teach students how to be responsible citizens. From caring for their family pet to taking action to prevent animal suffering, students become active participants in helping animals and others. Humane education reinforces character development skills such as kindness, compassion, empathy and responsibility. Enhancing a student’s understanding that animals are living, feeling beings that need to be treated with respect and compassion is a very important lesson in empathy and respect for others.
Field Trips
Our Humane Education team offers field trips for both school groups and organizations. Each field trip consists of a fun and educational guided tour and provides an opportunity for children to see and interact with adoptable animals. When the field trip is over, our goal is for each student to learn more about animal welfare and how shelters act as an important part of every community.
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Holiday School Drive
This year, get your students involved in giving back by participating in our Holiday School Drive. Each age range will be responsible for a different kind of animal, and the donations they bring in will all be things that type of animal needs all the time! Below is the list of grades and the donations they will be responsible for. You can sign up to participate by clicking the button below.
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Kittens and Cats (Preschool-2nd Grade)
Small Dogs (3rd– 5th Grade)
Medium (6th– 8th Grade) and Large Dogs (High Schoolers)
Show & Tail
Our Show and Tail program consists of a 30-60 minute presentation brought to you by our team and volunteers. Presenters will bring dogs who are behavior tested and health checked to act as demonstration dogs. If you’re school can’t accommodate an animal in your school, please let us know!
Each presentation begins with an overview of the Louisiana SPCA – who we are, what we do, and the services we provide – followed by an opportunity for students to pet and play with the dog.
Show & Tail is best done with groups of 30 students or less. Schools will be required to provide adequate supervision of students to maintain safety. We look forward to arranging a visit to your school!
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