989 Little Mountain Road  • Columbus, NC 28722 • Phone: (828) 863-4444 • FAX (828) 863-2122Directions Email

"If you get to thinking you’re a person of some influence, try ordering somebody else’s dog around.”

. . . Will Rogers

Humane Education

Education Programs Available

The Foothills Humane Society offers classes for students, teachers and community groups ages 4 and up. Our programs are available throughout Polk County and the Landrum/Campobello, SC area year-round. Customized programs are also available. Please contact us to discuss your ideas.

How Much Do The Humane Education Programs Cost?

All of the FHS humane education programs are FREE. However, any donation is gladly accepted. In addition to financial contributions here are some items that make a difference for the homeless pets in our care

  • Dog food
  • Puppy food
  • Cat food
  • Kitten food
  • Canned cat food (no fish please)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Dish-washing soap
  • Kitty litter
  • Hard, rubber chewable toys
  • Washable stuffed animals
  • Towels
  • Paper towels

Youth Programs

Kindness, compassion, respect and responsibility – are these qualities you’d like to teach your students? Join us for interactive and informative programs that teach these qualities while relating them to the companion animals in our lives. Through stories, games, role-playing and discussion students consider what these qualities mean and how they can incorporate them into their lives. Choose from a variety of topics that easily fit into your current curriculum. Some of our topics are listed below.

Topic

Pets & People
Animal Adventures
What Pets Need
Introduction to Animal Welfare
How to Meet a Dog
Understanding Pets
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Choices & Consequences
Too Many Pets
Bully Prevention
Animal Abuse and the Violence Connection
Dog Fighting – A Community Challenge

Audience (Grades)

4-12
4-12
K-5
6-12, Adult
K-5
6-12, Adult
1-3
4-8
3-6
K-8

K–8
9-12, Adult