Girl Scout Troopers Help Animals
March 29, 2024
A Girl Scout troop explores humane education through the Voices for Animals badge, using cruelty-free and animal-rights resources to connect everyday choices with compassion for animals.
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Humane Highlights
Stories and ideas from GCHE about humane education, animal welfare, and compassionate communities.
Strengthening the Human-Animal Bond with Communication
April 7, 2022
Explore how communication buttons are helping dogs and cats express wants and feelings, offering a fascinating look at new ways people can strengthen the human-animal bond.
The Beagle Freedom Project and the Cruelty Cutter App
May 7, 2021
Learn how Beagle Freedom Project rescues animals used in research and how the Cruelty Cutter app helps shoppers make more informed choices about animal testing.
Hamlet the Therapy Dog
March 17, 2021
Meet Hamlet, a therapy dog with Happy Tails Pet Therapy, and see how animal-assisted therapy can bring comfort, reduce stress, and help people connect and heal.
A Tribute to Two Special Dogs
August 19, 2019
GCHE remembers Duchess and Cuinn, two beloved canine ambassadors whose gentle presence helped children learn about compassion, responsible care, and the humane treatment of animals.
Selected Books and Articles
August 19, 2019
Explore books, articles, and research highlighting how humane education can foster compassion, critical thinking, social responsibility, and safer relationships between children and animals.