Purina Farms will remain closed to all visitors until further notice.
We are devastated to share that last night, Purina Farms was struck by what is believed to have been a tornado, and our Visitor Center, Pet Center, Barn and Incredible Dog Arena were significantly damaged. Most importantly, all employees who were onsite at the time are safe, and all of our animals are accounted for, safe and being cared for by our staff and with the help of our community partners.
We are still assessing the full extent of the property damage and will provide updates on how this will impact any future events scheduled at Purina Farms. In the meantime, we will remain closed to all visitors until further notice.
School Program
Purina Farms Pets in the Community
Purina Farms School Program Supplies
APA Humane Education
Program Materials
Value 1: Introduction
Purina Farms and the APA of Missouri are proud to offer this interactive curriculum emphasizing values like responsibility, compassion, humane, integrity and self-control as well as the importance of responsible pet care.
Value 2: Humane
Be kind and respectful above all else.
Materials provided: Pet-a-Dog worksheet and stuffed dog
- Part 1: Ask your students to color the parts of the dog green where it is ok to pet and red in the parts that should be avoided
- Part 2: Ask the students to practice properly petting the stuffed dog to reinforce the coloring activity
Value 3: Responsibility
Caring for others, both human and animal, leads to a more humane society.
Value 4: Self-Control
Take charge of your own actions and emotions as well as assume responsibility.
Value 5: Compassion
Understanding how someone feels and showing support speaks volumes.
Materials provided: Adopter letter template, Caretaker letter template, envelopes, and pencils
- To Adopter: Have your students write a letter of congratulations to an adopter on adding a new pet to their home.
- To Caretaker: Have your students write a thank you to an animal welfare caretaker for helping give so many pets a second chance.
Value 6: Integrity
Be honest, show strength of character and do the right thing.
Materials provided: Guess the Breed worksheet
- Ask your students to circle the primary breed of each of the mixed breed dogs they meet in the integrity video
Value 7: Outro – Graduation Ceremony
Celebrate completing the program by passing out graduation certificates, giving away stuffed toy dogs and encouraging everyone to share the lessons in values with others as well as demonstrate them in their own communities!
Materials provided: Graduation certificates