Downloads and resources

Children learn about animals and their welfare, Chile
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For more information on WSPA's education work or to share humane education materials, please use these resources.

First Concepts in Animal Welfare

A full collection of materials for educators of 5-16 year olds that link to this introductory-level education programme (which looks at animals, people and the environment), is available at www.animal-education.org

A small sample of WSPA-produced materials for teachers can be downloaded directly here (these are English language only; other languages available at the web site above):

IN AWE: International Animal Welfare Education - A global education programme for people, animals and the environment (PDF 451KB)
This brochure explains more about the 'IN AWE' programme (now renamed First Concepts in Animal Welfare), how it works, who it is aimed at and what it hopes to achieve.

Bears of the World education pack:
Bears of the world facts booklet (PDF 2.8MB)
Bears of the world factsheets (PDF 4.5MB)
Bears of the world poster (PDF 816KB)
Bears folder to make (PDF 733KB)

Caring for Cats and Dogs: An interactive decision-making classroom resource for teachers (PDF 12.2MB)
Please note hard copies of this resource are available on request from: education@wspa-international.org

Doggy Speak (PDF 2.6MB)
This book seeks to explain how dogs communicate, and how children can recognise what they are expressing.

Advanced Concepts in Animal Welfare

These materials cover more complex animal welfare concepts, and are designed for university veterinary faculties and agriculture and livestock training institutes worldwide.

Concepts in Animal Welfare Syllabus (PDF 4.3MB)
This revised syllabus was written to assist with the teaching of animal welfare in veterinary faculties .

Educating the veterinary professional about animal welfare (PDF 164KB)
This 2006 article about stimulating interest in animal welfare in vets and other professionals working with animals is from the scientific journal ALTEX.

For everyone

These leaflets can be used by anyone who wants to understand more about good pet care.

Caring for Your Cat leaflet (PDF 308 KB)
High resolution version available on request

Caring for Your Dog leaflet (PDF 329 KB)
High resolution version available on request