Detroit Public Television, HEART and HSHV Partner Together for PSA's Focused on Humane Education
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
By: Deborah Kern

Begin Watching on Thursday, April 4th on DPTV

Ann Arbor, MI:  The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) in partnership with HEART (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers) have helped Detroit Public Television develop a series of PSA’s that focus on developing a more humane world through education.  You can see these PSA’s on Thursday evenings on Detroit Public Television beginning April 4th.

“We are deeply grateful to DPTV for their leadership and compassion on this very important topic,” said Tanya Hilgendorf, HSHV President & CEO.  “The best way to change attitudes about animals and their treatment within our society is through education. DPTV has a long-standing history of providing high quality, thought-provoking programming. This partnership is a wonderful opportunity to improve the lives of the most vulnerable among us.”

Detroit Public TV (Channel 56) presents three Thursdays with six of your favorite animal shows. Watch for DPTV’s one-minute “Be Humane” messages including six new ones around these and other programs. Thursday nights are being called Animals Have Feelings, Too – Be Humane^®

“We were very excited to be involved with Detroit Public Television and HEART,” said Karen Patterson, Director of Humane Education at HSHV. “DPTV is known for providing parents with resources and tools to help their children develop into well-adjusted adults, and together with HEART, I think we’ve developed PSA’s that are a perfect blend of education and positive messaging around humane treatment of animals.”

The Humane Society of Huron Valley, located in Ann Arbor,  is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and relies solely on the generosity of our supporters to provide critical  community programs and services. HSHV is an award-winning organization, recognized for our best practices and highest animal "save-rate" among all similar shelters in Michigan. Charity Navigator, the nation’s top charity evaluator, awarded HSHV a 4-star ranking, the highest possible. The mission of HSHV is to promote the loving, responsible care of all animals in our community. HSHV is not affiliated with any other humane organization and does not receive funding from the United Way. For more information, call (734) 662-5585 or visit www.hshv.org.

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