Introduction: As noted earlier, the OSPCA has identified Humane Education as a priority. The Etobicoke Humane Society supports this emphasis, and is actively involved in the community-wide promotion of Humane Education using a variety of communication tools.
Animal Abuse Often Leads To People Abuse

Many studies have proven the link between animal abuse and other forms of violence. Many individuals involved in violent crimes against human beings also have a history of childhood animal abuse.

Humane Education Can Help Prevent Violence - Studies show that children usually relate easily to animals. Learning to be patient with, and to show compassion for animals, not only helps the animals, but teaches young people vital lessons and tools that they can use in their relationships with people.

Humane Education Teaches Responsibility - When children learn the proper care of a pet, how all life is inter-related, how animals affect our environment, and how we affect animals, children learn the importance of their role in the natural world; they begin to develop a perspective on their individual place in that world, and how they can make a difference for the better.

The Etobicoke Humane Society's Humane Education program includes visiting schools and helping to educate the students about proper animal care. As well, there are various facts sheets available at the center on Humane Education.

If you are interested in learning more about our Humane Education Program, or arranging visits to schools, Brownies/Girl Guides, or any other youth group or group concerned about the welfare of animals in our community, please click here