SPAAR

Students
Promoting
Awareness of
Animal
Rights

This site is home of the original SPAAR.
The founder has recently started a SPAAR Chapter at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY: www.geocities.com/animalrightspaar/spaar.html.

The officers of Gainesville High School's SPAAR in Gainesville, GA:
Shakira Croce: Founder
Melanie Jeanty: President
Courtney Turner: Treasurer
Mr. Head: Faculty Advisor


                We believe that it is a necessity to enlighten the student body regarding the abusive treatment of animals by man and fostering a respect for all forms of life. By learning to respect animal life, students will gain a greater awareness and appreciation for human life. Once animal abuse is curtailed, the dignity of human life can be restored.

      In our meetings, we will discuss different issues of animal abuse and what actions to take to prevent further abuse. Some issues of animal abuse we may discuss are: the frivolous nature of the fur trade, animals used for entertainment, the dangers of consuming meat, the unnecessary experimentation on animals, and the lack of respect for wildlife with regards to hunting.

Activities for SPAAR

-Educating members of our group through literature, leaflets, pamphlets, videos, books, periodicals, newspapers, forums, etc.

-Disseminating the aforementioned information to our school library and student body.

-Set up a display table in our library regarding animal rights issues in our community and throughout the world.

-Volunteer work with the Humane Society and bringing puppies for pet therapy to nursing homes/ other care facilities.

-Listening and learning from guest speakers.

-Hold events for Earth Day, National Meat Out Day, and World Farm Animals Day.

- Write letters to state legislators and representatives asking them to support animal rights laws.

- Expostulating our position with regards to circuses, rodeos, and animal abuse in any form.