Inviting a guest speaker to your school or club is another way to learn about animal issues. There are many community experts at local shelters, animal control agencies, and environmental organizations. PAWS can provide speakers on many topics and also offers Humane Education workshops to schools and community groups in the Seattle area. To view a list of current Humane Education programs, visit the Parents & Teachers section. For more information, contact the Humane Education Coordinator at 425.787.2500 x258 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

Here are some topics to consider for discussion or a guest speaker presentation:

• Being a good pet guardian
• How to build a wildlife friendly backyard Habitat
• Being a vegetarian/factory farming
• The link between violence toward animals and people
• Wildlife emergencies
• What is wrong with circuses
• Puppy mills and breeding, why adoption helps animals
• What to do if you find a stray dog or cat