Humane Education Programs

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CAP’s extensive Humane Education program is an integral part of our strategy to improve the lives of animals. We hope that once people understand how to take care of their pets and that it is a life-long commitment, that the number of animals being turned in to the shelter will decline. Our goal is not only to help animals, a worthy goal in itself, but to help people through animals. CAP’s Humane Education program works to increase the awareness that animals are a source of joy and comfort to their human companions. They are, in fact, valuable members of a family and as such should be treated with respect and love.

Off-Sight Visits

CAP offers its education program free of charge to the public. We bring our educational messages to your location with our CAP Ambassador, Dixie, a Chihuahua, adopted from our shelter. She loves everyone and enjoys "teaching" lessons of unconditional love and the plight of her fellow shelter animals awaiting adoption. Instructions are given and lessons are conveyed concerning the responsibilities of pet care. This program is available to schools, clubs, groups or organizations of any kind in any venue.

On-Site Visits

CAP offers tours of our animal shelter where participants experience hands-on interaction with some of our animals. We welcome Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownie Troups, Eagle Scouts and special school groups.

Adopt-a-Classroom

Through the Adopt-a-Classroom Program, CAP is able to reach thousands of children, informing them about the humane treatment of animals and the conservation of our planet. Each month of the school year, participating classrooms receive a "Kind News Jr." or a "Kind News Sr." newspaper, published by The Humane Society of the United States. The teachers also receive a corresponding teaching guide, in addition to having the ability to access a website that supports the program and provides additional aid in utilizing the materials to the fullest. Other materials such as posters, membership cards, etc are also sent to each class. The program is targeted primarily for grades 2 through 6. You can sponsor a classroom for only $25.

It is our hope that this program will help to create a new generation of citizens who will remember their "Kind News" lessons, become advocates and make real changes to better the lives of animals.

Contact Us

If you are interested in scheduling a presentation, a shelter tour or adopting a classroom for your child, or a classroom to benefit other children, please contact our Outreach Coordinator.