Education is the foundation of change. The staff at the Lowell Humane Society understands the importance of teaching our youth the value of all living things and the responsibility that comes with caring for a pet. Our staff welcomes
the opportunity to visit schools, civic groups or attend community events. Tours of the animal shelter are also available. For more information, contact our Community Outreach Coordinator at
info@lowellhumanesociety.org
Little Ways to Help Animals in Your Community
- Treat animals kindly and with respect
- Do not feed wild animals and do all that you can to protect their habitats
- If you see an animal being mistreated, report it to an adult
- Convince your family to adopt a homeless animal from a shelter instead of a pet store. Consider an adult animal who is looking for a home.
- Have your pets spayed or neutered
- Bring your pets to the vet annually for a check up
- Be sure your pets wear collars with ID tags at all times
- Help support your local animal shelter
Classroom Foster Pet Program
Is a class foster pet right for you?
permission
I’ve spoken to school administration and have permission
Research
I’ve researched the care needs of the pet I am interested in fostering
Weekend/Holidays
I’ve got a plan to care for my foster pet(s) on weekends, holidays &school closings
Curriculum
I’ve thought about how classoom pets can enhance my lesson plans in science, math, literacy and empathy
