Henry County Animal Care & Control

Educational Opportunities

Henry County Animal Care and Control has humane educators who travel to all points of the county explaining basic animal safety and care. Sharing the love of animals also includes awareness of animal overpopulation and the reason for neutering and spaying. We provide pet care booklets, videos, classroom games and instructional materials which are free of charge and can includes presentations with live animals.

Humane Education Curriculum

Grades K-3

• Values - pet care, importance of kindness and sharing, safety with animals
• Methods – Dog puppet “Rags,” live animal interaction, video
• Follow-up activities

Grades 4-6

• Values - responsible pet ownership, safety with animals, basic laws
• Methods - Discussion, live animal interaction, video
• Follow-up activities and resources available

Grade 7-Adult Lectures

• Values - responsible pet ownership, nutrition, prevention of cruelty and training
• Methods - Discussion, debates, live animal interaction, video
• Follow-up activities and resources available