Helpful handouts for pet adopters, owners & educators
Every Number Tells a Story
The class will take a trip to the Dumb Friends League to see first-hand how many animals are available for adoption. They will complete a worksheet while at the League, which will help them gain an understanding of shelter operations and the severity of the overpopulation problem.
Equal Protection Under the Law?
Students will hear from a Dumb Friends League Animal Cruelty Investigator, who will discuss laws that protect animals in Colorado.
Domestication Throughout Civilization: A History of Companion Animals
Students will study the history of companion animals through books and a video. They will trace the history of domestication of certain species as it parallels the history of civilization and which jobs domesticated animals were originally bred to do.
Depending on Each Other: Communities and Ecosystems
Students will choose an ecosystem to study as a class. They will determine the inhabitants, the environment, how the food chain works, how the inhabitants interact and depend on each other, and other factors that make it a unique ecosystem.
Creating a Caring Class
Students will learn about the importance of respect and kindness which will be promoted through a variety of activities.