Established by American Humane in 1915, Be Kind to Animals Week is a celebration of humane education and its role in teaching kindness, empathy and compassion towards animals of all kinds. The Animal Welfare Society (AWS) is pleased to partner with some of the state’s premiere animal-related non-profits to celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week, to be held May 4th – 9th.

Each day one nonprofit will present educational programming geared toward students in grades K-8 over the meeting platform Zoom.

Monday, May 4th @12pm: Marine Mammals of Maine

Tuesday, May 5th @12pm: Center for Wildlife

Wednesday, May 6th @12pm: Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA)

Thursday, May 7th @12pm: AWS' Youth Programs

Friday, May 8th @12pm: AWS' Community Veterinary Clinic

Saturday, May 9th @10 am: Herp Haven Reptile Rescue and Sanctuary

Please express your interest in any of all of the presentations by RSVPing.