Pictured with Lynn Hildebrand, our Humane Education Teacher, are Kindra, Pilot, and Havoc.

Humane Education

The Society's professionally trained, credentialed Humane Education Teacher provides classroom presentations to all grade levels at local elementary schools. The goals of the program are to teach compassion and respect for all living creatures, to teach proper care of domestic animals, and to protect wildlife and the environment. To receive more information on this program, or to schedule a presentation, please contact Lynn Hildebrand at (909)386-1400, extension 220.



 
 

What is Spaying and Neutering?

Our humane educator needs funding to purchase a children's book entitled What is Spaying and Neutering? And Why Should Pets Have These Operations? In easy-to-understand text and engaging pictures, it explains the huge problems of pet overpopulation and what can be accomplished for animals when we act as responsible pet owners. If ordered in a quantity of 500 or more, these books are only $1.00 each! Would you like to provide this book to hundreds of local school children in grades K-6?


 

You and your pet can make a difference. With your commitment as a registered Pet Partner, comfort is shared, spirits are lifted, children learn compassion, and humane education comes to life.

Click here for information on evaluation and registration requirements.


 
 
 
 
 

The expression "The Power of One" was inspired by an article written by Jane Goodall for Time Magazine on Monday, August 26, 2002. In the article Ms. Goodall wrote, "The greatest danger to our future is apathy. You may be overcome, however, by feelings of helplessness. You are just one person in a world of 6 billion. How can your actions make a difference? Best, you say, to leave it to decision makers. And so you do nothing. Can we overcome apathy? Yes, but only if we have hope. We have huge power. Each of us must work as hard as we can now to heal the hurts and save what is left."

To read the complete article, visit Time.com


 

Kindness Shown by Fairfax Elementary School Fifth Graders to Kindra, a Therapy Dog, is Having a Ripple Effect!

During a Humane Education program for Ms. Marquez' 2006-2007 fifth grade class at Fairfax Elementary School in San Bernardino, students learned that Kindra, the therapy dog that was visiting them, needed several expensive surgeries to repair torn cruciate ligaments (knee tendons). Being an innovative and caring group of young people, they jumped in to action by creating a recycling project called Bottles and Cans for Kindra! Their project has helped the Medina family make payments on Kindra's $6,000 veterinary bill.

But the story does not end here. The kindness shown by Ms. Marquez' class is having a Ripple Effect! Third grade classes at Tokay Elementary School in Fontana learned about humane treatment of animals during one of our presentations. They also learned about Kindra's surgeries and what Fairfax fifth graders were doing to help. As part of their unit on friendship, they have created a project called Friends of Kindra. For the next year, they will be making and selling friendship bracelets with all proceeds going to raise money to pay Kindra's medical bill.

Additionally, individuals and a business have contributed toward Kindra's care, and volunteers at the Humane Society created a container just for recycling Bottles and Cans for Kindra. Ms. Marquez and her 2007-2008 fifth grade class are continuing the Bottles and Cans for Kindra project started by her previous fifth grade class. From their first trip to the recycling center, they raised $53.43!

A big THANK YOU! to everyone who has contributed - and continues to contribute - towards Kindra's care.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead

Kindra Donations as of July, 2008

Individuals $76.00
Business $50.00
Yard Sale $303.00
Yard Sale $300.00
Ms. Marquez's 2006-2007 Fifth Grade Class
(Bottles and Cans for Kindra)		 $383.32
Ms. Marquez's 2007-2008 Fifth Grade Class
(Bottles and Cans for Kindra)		 $941.70
Humane Society Staff and Volunteers
(Bottles and Cans for Kindra)		 $70.16

 

Kindness Corner

Anissa De La Cruz, and 11-year-old student at Ramona Alessandro Elementary, raised $667.00 to support the Walk for the Animals!

Her mother says from the time Anissa was born, she and their rescued dog Jimmy Dean loved each other. Now that Jimmy Dean is older and requires daily medication and a special diet, Anissa has taken the role as his caregiver. She never forgets her responsibility to her little companion, and even sits on the floor to spoon-feed him, so he will eat. Their other dog Frankie also needs occasional medical care, and Anissa lovingly cares for him, too.

All of her friends know she would like to be a veterinarian one day, and has already looked into colleges! We join her family in commending Anissa for her compassionate and gentle spirit toward animals.
 


 

"I am only one;
but still I am one.
I cannot do everything,
but still I can do something.
I will not refuse
to do the something
I can do."

-Helen Keller


 

Educational Links

www.iihed.org
seedsforchangehumaneeducation.org
actsofkindness.org
aphe.org
aspca.org/animaland
charactercounts.org
choosekindness.com
lathamfoundation.org
nahee.org
H.E.A.R.T. - Humane Educators Reaching Teachers
Humane Society: Youth
morningstarcorona.org/critters
janegoodall.org
rootsandshoots.org
helpingamericasyouth.gov