A New Friend For Life: An interactive presentation for children in pre-school through second grade. Children select
items from a colorful suitcase that contains dog & cat care items. The program gets its name from the activity dog that
inspired it. Murphy, a Golden Retriever, and Tabitha, a Standard Poodle, are Delta-Registered activity dogs who are
available for the presentations with us. If time permits, picture books that have stories about animals will be read by the
presenter. Objective: Children will be able to identify 5 items companion animals need for their day to day care.
Dogz in the Hood: Dog-bite prevention/animal communication appropriate for grades 3-12. Through the use of
overhead transparencies and a video-tape, students learn how to interpret a dog or cats' body language so they may avoid
getting bitten. Students also learn how to react if they are in immediate danger of a dog bite. (presenter will need a
overhead viewer and/or VHS/TV). Objective: Students will learn how to approach dogs safely and how to determine
when a cat may be dangerous.
Cats, Cats, Cats: A program about different breeds of cats and how cat colors are identified. Students join in a
discussion about the myths and legends associated with cats and learn little-known cat facts. Appropriate for grades 3-12.
This is a Power Point presentation. The presenter has the necessary equipment but a screen on which the show can be
projected would be appreciated. Objective: Students will be able to name 3-5 breeds of cats and will be able to discern
between facts and myths as they relate to cats.
Dogfighting, animal cruelty and state laws: This presentation includes a graphic undercover video of dogfighting. A
discussion of the moral, legal and ethical implications of dog fighting and other forms of animal cruelty is designed to
teach students that the choices they make now may follow them for the rest of their lives. A vcr/tv is needed. Handouts
include the Florida state statutes on animal cruelty as well as an informational brochure on who to call if animal abuse is
suspected. Objective: Students will be able to cite at least one Florida Statues as it relates to animal cruelty and name
some of the consequences to actions that are criminal in nature.
I just love spiders & snakes: This program teaches the importance of some of the
lesser-loved animals in our ecosystem. The children may even meet a live friendly
snake! Since snakes are frequently the victims of cruelty, we want to teach children
that snakes are wild animals that should be left alone to perform their service to
nature. A discussion of snakes as pets follows that is meant to discourage students
from getting pet snakes and other exotic animals. Grades K-12. Objective:
Students will be able to name at least one service that wild snakes, squirrels, mice
and frogs perform in nature. Students will cite one reason why reptiles do not make
good pets.
