What is Humane Education and why is it important? Humane
Education, in its simplest form, is teaching people of all ages
to understand and care for the animals in our lives. In a
broader sense, it exists to foster compassion, respect, and
empathy for all living things by: - increasing childrens'
understanding of animals and their needs - educating the public
on the importance of animal issues and how they affect society -
emphasizing the connection between care and compassion for
people in our daily lives - teaching the basics of safety around
animals to ensure positive human-animal interactions The impact
of Humane Education extends far beyond the classroom - teaching
compassion and kindness to children today will make tremendous
in-roads to a more humane tomorrow - children facing challenging
times are given the opportunity to connect emotionally with an
animal and receive unconditional love - the strengthening of the
human-animal bond goes a long way in the fight to break the
cycle of violence that can be