Animal Welfare Outreach volunteers visit classrooms from Kindergarten to 5th grade to teach students about responsible pet care.
Responsible Pet Care Outreach Program for Kinder through 5th Graders
They'll learn how to care for pets, learn about dog bite prevention and how to be responsible pet owners. Volunteers are accompanied by one of our Animal Welfare spokesdogs, Smiley, Jake, Sadie or Daisy or our spokescat, Arnie. Classroom visits may be scheduled from Monday through Friday. The volunteers present a 30-45 minute program. Each student receives a coloring book and a spokespet trading card.
Feedback from Teachers
- "Seeing and touching the live cat or dog really is the best way to engage the students in discussing pet care."
Ms. Andi's 3rd grade class, Montezuma Elementary School
- "She (the presenter) answered many questions & gave useful information relating to safety with animals"
Rose Roybal, Chaparral Elementary School
- "Fabulous! She (the presenter) knew how to work with a large group of children. Continue this useful program"
Mary Jane White, A. Montoya Elementary School
- "Actually seeing an animal there is most valuable about the program. It makes the program and presentation more tangible for the children. Also, it helps the kids learn empathy for animals (and humans)."
Irene Gonzalez, Norma Nunez, Deborah Blea, Leticia Vigil - East San Jose Elementary
If you would like to schedule a visit, please call Animal Welfare Marketing at (505) 764-1164.