June 2009
Hearing Them Out
Most of us in humane education have been there. It’s a not a fun moment. In fact, it makes our stomachs turn a little bit. You’ve just finished showing a tough video about the tragic reality of pet overpopulation. Or, maybe you’ve clicked to the final power point slide about the cruelties of factory farming. You’re sure your audience will be as impassioned as you are by the injustices that happen to animals in our nation. But then it happens. Maybe it’s a joke. Or more likely, a sardonic comment. Someone in the crowd slyly says, “I hate cats.” or “Mmmm, I love bacon.”
Meet Them Where They Stand
No matter which direction each of us comes from in the animal rescue and advocacy field, most of us can agree that our audiences need opportunities to expr ...
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