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Humane at Home

Virtual humane education lessons.

 

Humane at Home: This is Marin Humane

| By Julia Cole
Categories: Humane At Home, Humane Education
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Marin Humane is best known as an animal shelter, but we do so much more than simply finding forever homes for domestic animals. In this presentation, you’ll learn about the variety of things Marin Humane does to care for companion animals in the community including behavior and training, animal services, and education.  

Humane at Home: Pet Needs

| By Julia Cole
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What separates domestic animals from wild animals? Domestic animals have adapted and been trained over time to live with people. Companion animals, specifically, rely on humans to survive. We love our companion animals and they depend on us! Let’s learn what companion animals need to be happy, healthy, and safe. Afterwards, you’ll be invited to …

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Humane at Home: Our Wild Neighbors

| By Julia Cole
Categories: Humane At Home, Humane Education, Other
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Coyotes, mountain lions, raccoons, oh my! Marin County is a unique place. With access to forests, lakes, mountains, and the ocean, we share our home with a wide variety of wild animals. Our Animal Services Officers are tasked with rescuing these animals almost on a daily basis. Luckily, we partner closely with WildCare in San …

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Humane at Home: The Five Freedoms

| By Julia Cole
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The Five Freedoms are internationally accepted standards of care developed in 1965 by Britain’s Farm Animal Welfare Council. The Five Freedoms ensure that we meet the mental and physical needs of animals in our care and provide us with important knowledge to find the best possible homes. In this lesson, our Humane Education Coordinator will …

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Humane Story Time: The Forgotten Rabbit

| By Julia Cole
Categories: Blog, Humane At Home, Humane Education
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Every Wednesday, our Humane Education Coordinator will read a story with one of her companion animals. You’ll hear the story in both English and Spanish. Each book comes from the Red Rover Reader’s curriculum which is aligned with the Core Competencies for social and emotional learning. The Forgotten Rabbit teaches social awareness focusing on perspective …

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