Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has worked closely with our local community since 1883 to deliver expert advice on dog and cat welfare. In 2018, we launched our first Education Outreach Programme, which aims to promote responsible pet ownership and offer advice on caring for dogs and cats. We work closely with schools, businesses, clubs and local groups across Edinburgh and the Lothians to deliver our education programme and share our knowledge with the community. See below for more information or to make a free booking.
We believe that education is vital in ensuring that young people in our community become the responsible pet owners of tomorrow. Many studies have shown that children who receive education in animal welfare are less likely to tolerate animal cruelty and more likely to show compassion and empathy towards animals when they are older.
Our Education team can provide interactive workshops for all ages, abilities, and group sizes. While the content of each workshop can be tailored to your group, a typical workshop may include:
Our education programme is not just for kids. We can also cater for adult groups and clubs, and workplaces. We will come to a location of your choice and speak on a range of topics covering dog and cat welfare and responsible pet ownership. A typical workshop includes:
Interested in having our education outreach programme delivered at your school, group or workplace? Book a free workshop by following this link below filling in our simple form. Alternatively email education@edch.org.uk for further information.
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