Humane Education

Thank you for your interest in the humane education program at the Capital Area Humane Society. At its most basic level, humane education is about learning to care for the animals in our homes and communities. It is about fostering kindness, respect and empathy for both human and non-human animals, and looking after the environment and its diverse habitats. 

Shelter Tours
The Capital Area Humane Society currently offers tours of our shelter to small groups including youth groups, home school groups, service clubs, etc. Each group visiting will receive a brief presentation about the Society. Participants will have a chance to interact with selected resident animals while touring our animal shelter.  A question and answer session will follow each tour.  Scouting groups are encouraged to contact the Seal of Ohio Girl Scouts directly to participate in regularly scheduled Girl Scout days that include tours as part of a complete afternoon of activity.

Group Presentations
Select staff members and volunteers are available to give presentations to your school. Presentation topics can vary based on your needs and interests.

How to Request A Tour or Presentation
All of the above programs and presentations are offered at no fee; however we do ask that groups complete a special project to earn a tour or presentation. Project ideas include creating animal-related art projects/stories, pet supply drives, coin drives, bake sales or an animal read-a-thon where students get pledges or school credit for each book about animals and compassionate, humane living they read. To schedule a tour or presentation, please complete this form and fax it to (614) 777-8449. Please submit your request at least 60 days in advance. Confirmation will be sent.  

Earn Community Service Hours

You can earn service hours by completing one of the following projects. To verify service hours, contact the Volunteer Office.

1. Organize a fundraiser for Capital Area Humane Society (bake sale, read-a-thon, car wash, etc.) - 5 credit hours

2. Design a poster or collage relating to animal needs or overpopulation - 2 credit hours

3. Read a book from the Capital Area Humane Society booklist and write a short report – 2 credit hours

4. Organize a wish list drive for the animals using the Capital Area Humane Society wish list  – 5 credit hours

5. Organize a "Hearts for Paws" campaign for your class, grade, school or youth group -- 5 credit hours

6. Complete the Best Friends’ animal scavenger hunt at the library – 5 credit hours

7. Offer an elderly neighbor help with pet care by playing with or grooming their pets – 1 credit hour

8. Build a feral cat colony shelter  – 5 credit hours

• Directions for lightweight wood cat shelter

• Wood and cuts for lightweight cat shelter

Note:  we are unable to accept homemade treats and toys for the animals in our care.

Tour Request Form