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What is Humane
Education?
Helping people
recognize that all animals have needs and rights: most important is the right not to be
abused.
Encouraging people to question their
presumption that animals exist for human benefit (clothing, amusement, and to advance
science) and that human requirements always take precedence over those of other animals.
Fostering empathy by stressing the
many similarities between humans and animals.
Teaching that one need not
"love" animals in order to treat them with consideration and respect.
Instilling the concept that all
creatures matter, not just those we regard as cute, friendly or economically beneficial.
Helping people recognize that humans
do not own the planet, but share it with other animals. Humane education stresses the
interdependence of nature.
Leading people away from a
restricting human-centered world view and toward an ethic that includes empathy and
respect for all life.
Encouraging people to find out more
about other animals and their place in the environment through non-invasive observational
methods.
Teaching people to understand and accept
their responsibility to those animals they choose as companions, and to understand the
consequences of irresponsibility.
Paws for
thought... Just this year alone, 3-4 million animals will be euthanized - more than a
quarter-million each month, 405 each hour, one
every nine seconds.
A devastating number
of unwanted and unplanned animals are born each year without the guarantee of a forever
home. Each home found for these animals means one less home for an already-alive
shelter animal facing euthanasia. If you could do something simple to help end this
needless destruction, wouldn't you?
PLEASE spay, neuter, adopt and spread the word!
We can all make a difference in the
lives of these animals.
