Animal Cruelty This presentation series explains the three different classifications of animal cruelty and leads to discussion of why people engage in each type of cruelty. Information is given to the students about how they can help to prevent/report abuse.   *Caution: Content and photos may be difficult for some children to view.	Presentation Summary Time – 45 minutes Grades – 3 through 8 Audience – up to 30 students Media – PowerPoint Activity –  Pictures of animals that have been subject to each type of cruelty are distributed and students are asked to group them together in like groups.   *Note – all animals depicted in the photos, although victims of cruelty are safe and healthy and living in loving homes. Give away – paw pencils and pit bull playing cards Presenter – Claire Tillman Guest – can be done with our without a dog
Pit Bull Myth Busting Dogs that are considered “pit bulls” are generally misunderstood, largely due to stereotypes and myths that are perpetuated in the media. This presentation discusses some of the common myths and provides facts and information to dispel said myths. The students are challenged to think about why these myths came to be and how damaging stereotypes and myths are, not to just “pit bulls,” but to the general community.	Presentation Summary Time – 45 minutes Grades – 3 through 8 Audience – up to 30 students Media – PowerPoint Activity – “Find the Pit Bull” Students are given a poster which has photos of 20 different dogs. They are challenged to “find the pit bull” out of all of the photos. This activity helps students to understand how stereotypes and prejudice are often born out of visual bias. Give away – paw pencils and pit bull playing cards Presenter – Claire Tillman Guest – can be done with our without a dog
Adopt Don’t Shop Many people go to pet stores to purchase a dog not knowing the dirty secret behind pet store dogs….puppy mills. Puppy mills are where dogs are kept in deplorable conditions for the simple act of making puppies…and money for the puppy mill owner. This presentation exposes the students to the horrors of puppy mills and why it is so important to adopt a pet from a shelter. By adopting a shelter pet and not buying a dog from a pet shop, you not only save the life of a shelter dog, but you are not supporting the horrible practice of puppy mills. *Caution: content and photos may be difficult for some children to view.	Presentation Summary Grades – 3 through 8 Time – 45 minutes Audience – up to 30 students Media – PowerPoint Activity – students will create posters urging the public to Adopt Don’t Shop! Giveaway – paws pencils Presenter – Claire Tillman Guest – can be done with or without a dog
How to Care for an Animal   Many incidents of animal cruelty and neglect happen because of lack of education and ignorance. This presentation/activity goes over the things that are needed in order to properly care for your cat/dog.	Presentation Summary Grades – k through 8 Time – 30 minutes Audience – up to 30 students Media – none Activity – students are asked to come up to the presenter and pick an item out of a box. Box is filled with items that represent things that are necessary for proper pet care (ie, toothbrush for brushing animal’s teeth, running shoe to represent exercise). After students go through all of the items in the box, they will be given fabric to create a dog pull toy/cat toy which they can either take home with them or donate to the shelter. Giveaway – paw pencil and toy Presenter – Claire Tillman Guest – can be done with our without a dog

 

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