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Minnesota Valley Humane Society

Humane Education Programs:

Tours, Classroom Visits, Shelter Helpers

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At MVHS we believe education plays a key role in achieving our mission.

New Programs

Please view our New Humane Education Programs page to find information about Playful Paws Summer Camp, Animal Book Club, and Animal Career Exploring!

Shelter Tours

We offer shelter tours to school, scout, and community groups. During tours kids will:

  • Discuss an Education Topic (Pet Care & Safety, Pet Overpopulation, Animal Careers, Role of Humane Societies, and coming soon...Pet First Aid)
  • Tour the MVHS Shelter
  • Meet an Animal Ambassador Cost is $25 for up to 15 participants, and $1 for each additional. Tours can be scheduled Monday-Friday between Noon and 5pm, and last 45-60 minutes. We will do weekend tours upon request for groups of 10 or less kids for $35.

    Print, Complete, and Mail our Program Registration Form (pdf version) ATTN:Humane Educator

    Classroom Visits

    We visit classrooms to support educational curriculum; teachers may specify any topic in relation to MVHS and/or Companion Animals/Wildlife. Classroom visits may occur one or several times during the school year. Students will enjoy meeting one of our many Animal Ambassadors.

    Cost is $35 per visit (reduced rate for multiple visits). Classroom visits can typically be scheduled Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10am and 3pm, and can last anywhere from 30-90 minutes.

    Print, Complete, and Mail our Program Registration Form (pdf version) ATTN:Humane Educator

    Also for classrooms, MVHS provides subscriptions to the National Association for Humane and Environmental Education (NAHEE) KIND News. Please click the links below to learn more.

    Shelter Helper Service Projects

    Shelter Helpers provide animals with new toys, blankets, or accessories; groups can also raise funds to help support our shelter. Any school, scout, or community group can participate.

    For more information, please view our Shelter Helper Brochure (pdf version)



    Contact

    For more information on any Humane Education Program, please contact:

    Kara DeVriendt, Humane Educator

    (952) 894-5000 ext. 22

    KaraD@MVHSpets.org

    Check back often for new and updated programs!




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    Minnesota Valley Humane Society
    1313 East Highway 13, Burnsville MN 55337
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    Telephone: 952-894-5000
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    We are open six days a week: Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm. We are closed on Mondays.

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