Adopting A Pet For Your Child

Handle Pets Properly

" A child needs to be taught to never hold a pet when it wants to be let go. It will learn to trust and want to return to you later.

" Set aside a special time when you and your child and pet can play together and learn more about your pet's special needs and behavior.

" Discourage scratching or biting habits by not over-stimulating during play.

Benefits For Children Owning A Pet

" Builds child's security and self-esteem.
" Is a source of unconditional love for both parent and child.
" Encourages responsible actions toward other beings.
" A pet is a valuable source of companionship.

Establish Rules For Children

" Release your pet when it wants to go.
" Do not bother your pet when it is eating, resting, sleeping, or playing with a toy.
" Do not let pre-schoolers handle pets without your supervision.
" Realize that your pet might not like the things you like or that it might not be good for them. (Dressing up in doll clothes, loud music, wrestling.
" NEVER give your animal chocolate NEVER
" NEVER yell at or hit your pet, and NEVER tie anything around your pet's neck
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Pets Basic Needs

" Time to adjust to new home
" Nutritious quality food.
" Fresh water every day
" Exercise every day
" For a cat, clean litter box in a convenient area
" Area of peace and quiet where it can retreat
" Draft free area off of the floor temperature
" Socialization and companionship (necessary for the mental health of the pet, as well as, safe interaction with humans.)
" Routine vaccinations against disease, and regular medical check-ups.

DON'T FORGET TO SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PET AT THE APPROPRATE TIME …. CHECK WITH YOUR VET.

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