Children are fascinated by baby animals at an early age because of their size, their warm body, their 4 legs, the way they "talk," they can see and feel it breathe and feel the... Continue Reading →
Archive for the ‘kids’ Category
Protect Your Pets on Halloween
We always worry about black cats on Halloween because our black cat, Cinder Mittens, was so special to our family. If you have a black cat, keep it inside for the week before... Continue Reading →
Exercise – It’s Not Just For Kids
Exercise is essential for pets. They need to play and run and burn off energy just like kids! If we don't have a fenced back yard where we can play fetch and run with our dogs, we... Continue Reading →
Pets Comfort Kids
Pets comfort kids who are sad or lonely. They have the uncanny ability to know when children need comfort or companionship. Whether it's stress or an emotional upheaval in the... Continue Reading →
Kids Share Affection With Their Pet
Although we don't mean it, sometimes parents are not open to affection when our children need it. We're busy. We're on the phone. We're all dressed up to go someplace and don't... Continue Reading →
Pets Help Kids Become More Independent
As they gradually take on the roll of caring for a pet - giving it food and water, bathing and grooming it - they start making a transition into a more independent, mature person... Continue Reading →
Pets Help Kids Learn Consequences
The first time the kitty runs away from home or the bird gets out of the cage and flys away - or we forget to feed the guinea pig and he becomes sick, kids start learning the real... Continue Reading →
Pets Help Kids Develop A Sense of Pride
Kids learn quickly that a dog that is "trained" - one that can follow commands like Down, Sit, & Stay and can walk on a leash without pulling, or fetch a ball is a fun pet to... Continue Reading →