Humane Education
2010 Poster Contest Winner
The theme of the 2010 poster contest was "What can I do this year to make a difference at the Humane Society Of Genesee County. There were lots of great entries and it was hard to pick the winner. The judges finally came to a decision and choose the winning pieces produced by Allison Zuniga. Allison's work was very insightful and she used her creative talent to tell a story. Her work is featured to the right.
You can also see all the entries in a gallery by clicking here.
Shelter Tours and Presentations
The Humane Society offers free shelter tours for your group or organization. Our lively discussion includes:
The purpose of the Humane Society
- Pet care
- Safety around animals
- Tour of our facility
- Hands on with our shelter animals.
The tour and presentation lasts approximately 45 minutes and reservations are required. Tours are available for groups of up to 30 people and elementary age to senior citizens.
Note: A “Group Waiver” will be necessary. It may be signed by the supervising adult upon arrival to shelter.
For more information contact us at (810)744-0511.
Humane Education
The Humane Society of Genesee County offers a free educational presentation to your school, day care or group. Our Humane Educator and a shelter animal will visit your facility to discuss importance of:
- Humane treatment of animals
- Proper pet care
- Safety around animals
- Respect and empathy for animals
The presentation lasts approximately 30-45 minutes and requires the use of your on site TV/VCR. Humane education is recommended for ages preschool to middle school and is available within Genesee County.
For more information contact us at (810)744-0511.
Kid’s Camps
The Humane Society offers 3 day camps to children ages 6-15 who love animals! Our camp focus will be for children who may be interested in a career in animals, or just want to learn more about pet care and responsibility. This fun and exciting camp includes guest speakers such as dog groomers, veterinary assistants and dog trainers. We’ll also throw in some fun and games and have lots of time interacting with our shelter pets!
Our 3 day camps are held 4:30-6:00 (Wed-Fri) and are $36.00 per child. The camp includes daily snack, t-shirt and graduation certificate. Registration is required (limited to 15 children).
Our next sessions of Kids Camp are currently being planned. You can download a registration form here or for more information contact us at (810)744-0511.
Preschool Story Hour
Preschool story time is a great way to introduce the wonders of animals to the little ones of the family! Our free story time is combined with a wonderful story, art and craft project and “hands on” with our shelter pets. Story time is geared for children 2-5 years of age and their parents or guardians. Registration is not required unless bringing a group of 5 or more.
Story hour is offered once monthly 12:30-1:00.
For a full schedule and more information contact us at (810)744-0511.
