SHELTER TOURS
Shelter tours are available for school groups and other community groups (church groups, scout troops, day care centers, camps, etc.) Tour groups are engaged in an age-appropriate humane education lesson and then the group is taken on a tour of the shelter where they will see all of our adoptable animals. Tours are free for non-profit groups but a $60 fee is required for for-profit agencies to book a tour. Tour groups should consist of at least 5 but no more than 30 children. Visitors MUST be at least 5 years in age. Tours typically last an hour to an hour-and-a-half. Tours are held Monday through Friday between the hours of 10am and 4:30pm.

CLINIC TOURS
Clinic tours are available to school groups, grades 9th-12th. These tours are typically reserved for students in Health Services programs. Clinic tour groups will be engaged in a presentation about the Humane Society of Broward County and the pet overpopulation problem we face. Then the group is taken on a tour of the shelter as well as our spay/neuter clinic, where students will see our veterinary staff in action. This tour is a real treat for those interested in seeing spay/ neuter surgery live and up close! Clinic tours typically last one-and-a-half to two hours. It is preferred that clinic tours consist of no more than 20 students.

Presentations for Elementary Schools

You may request a Humane Education or Animal Assisted Therapy Dog to accompany the speaker to your classroom. We try very hard to honor all requests but due to the number of requests, it is not always possible.

PET SAFETY
Children are the number one victims of dog bites! Often children do not know the proper way to greet an animal, when to leave an animal alone and what to do if a stray animal approaches. This lesson will teach children all the basics to keep them safe and keep our animals happy. Length: Approximately twenty minutes to a half hour. Recommended age: 1st Grade

SHOW ME THE WAY TO GO HOME
This hands-on lesson teaches children the importance of pet identification and what to do in the event a pet gets lost. Students participate by constructing their own flier advertising a lost dog or cat. Length: Approximately a half hour. Recommended age: 2nd-3rd Grades

THE PET SUITCASE
This hands-on lesson teaches children the huge responsibility of caring for a pet. Children will learn how to be a good "pet parent" by identifying all the things that pets need to be healthy and happy. Length: Approximately twenty minutes to a half hour. Recommended age: 2nd Grade

CAREER DAY
Career Day planners will welcome this presentation that introduces students to jobs and careers at the Humane Society of Broward County. Children will act out and dress up in costumes to demonstrate jobs at the shelter caring for animals. Please book your Career Day presentation early in the school year to ensure availability! Length: Approximately a half hour. Recommended age: 2nd-3rd Grades

ANIMALS HAVE FEELINGS TOO!
This lesson teaches children about how animals communicate their feelings through sounds and body language. Children will learn that animals are very similar to us even though they don't speak our native language. Length: Approximately a half hour. Recommended age: 3rd Grade

PET OVERPOPULATION
This hands-on activity teaches students about the tragedy of pet overpopulation. More than 1,000 dogs and cats per week become homeless in Broward County. This lesson teaches students the importance of spaying and neutering, adopting from the shelter, and making a lifetime commitment to their pet at home. Length: Approximately a half hour. Recommended age: 4th-5th Grades

BREAK THE CHAIN!
This PowerPoint program helps children recognize the difference between a well-cared for animal and an animal that is neglected. Children will learn about a pet's basic needs, including companionship. Length: Approximately a half hour. Recommended age: 4th - 5th Grades

Presentations for Middle Schools and High Schools

You may request a Humane Education or Animal Assisted Therapy Dog to accompany the speaker to your classroom. We try very hard to honor all requests but due to the number of requests, it is not always possible.

BREAK THE CHAIN!
This PowerPoint program helps children recognize the difference between a well-cared for animal and an animal that is neglected. Children will learn about a pet's basic needs including companionship. Length: Approximately a half hour. Recommended age: 6th - 12th Grades

PET STORES AND PUPPY MILLS
This video and PowerPoint lesson explore the sad reality of where most pet store puppies come from - puppy mills. Students will learn proactive ways they can help put an end to this cruel practice. Length: Approximately a half hour. Recommended age: 8th - 12th Grades

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FOR YOUR PET
This PowerPoint lesson explores all of the ways to protect and prepare your pet before a hurricane hits. Length: Approximately a half hour. Recommended age: 6th - 12th Grades.

GET ACTIVE FOR ANIMALS!
This lesson encourages students to get involved and work together to make a difference in their community by helping animals in need. Students learn ways they can help animals while earning Service Learning Hours for school. Length: Approximately one hour. Recommended age: 8th - 12th Grades

To schedule a tour or presentation, please call 954-266-6848.