Celebrating Our Pets
Photo by Robert Eklud on Unsplash Incorporating a dog into your family environment enhances your child’s development. Dogs provide benefits that exceed basic companionship. They function as educators and guardians, and provide emotional support resources that influence the development of perspectives and emotional growth. The connection between children and canines establishes enduring memories while developing … Continue reading 5 Ways Kids Benefit from Having a Dog
Pet parents often go all out for their cats' birthdays and adoption anniversaries. Cats may show love (sometimes), but science suggests they also contribute to better heart health for their owners. It's time to appreciate them! Studies have shown that cat owners are less likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks … Continue reading How to Celebrate Your Cat’s Birthday
The AKC Museum of the Dog is thrilled to announce their lineup of summer programming crafted for kids and families of all ages. The Museum kicks off the summer with the opportunity for families to enjoy the current exhibit, “Honoring the Point,” showcasing art featuring several sporting breeds, before the Museum opens on Sunday, June … Continue reading Spend The Summer at The AKC Museum of The Dog With New and Returning Programming
Dogs and children can develop a special, lasting bond that enriches the lives of everyone in the family. However, ensuring this relationship is both safe and enjoyable requires careful attention. While dogs provide children with companionship, joy, and lessons in responsibility, it’s essential that both children and dogs understand each other’s boundaries to prevent potential … Continue reading Dogs and Kids: How to Create a Safe and Happy Bond
Fueled By Kid Power, The Lincoln Zoo Rebellion Entertains as it Teaches Animal Rights and Preservation In the fun-filled adventure, The Lincoln Zoo Rebellion, an elderly zookeeper who can converse with animals; a sweet young veterinarian fresh out of school; a fugitive African teen; a cast of “chatty” zoo creatures and courageous kids from the … Continue reading Fueled By Kid Power, The Lincoln Zoo Rebellion Entertains as it Teaches Animal Rights and Preservation
Guest Writer: Danica Davidson When I was little, I was that kid who always scribbled in notebooks and wanted to adopt every pet who needed a home. I guess that hasn’t entirely changed. These days I’ve put the two loves together by writing about animals — everything from journalism on animal welfare to a … Continue reading Barbie Puppy Party – Inspiring Kids to Learn About Animal Welfare
Thinking as far back as I can remember, I have always loved animals. All kinds. From the small pets I had as a young child (may they rest in peace in the family pet cemetery, aka the Lily of The Valley garden patch) to larger ones, like dogs and cats. Reptiles also caught my … Continue reading Vet Set Go’s “Become a Vet” – Camp Scholarship Contest 2017!
The Next Best Thing to a Real Puppy – Peppy Pets from TPF Toys Love is… a new Puppy! Puppies emit oohs and awes, a je nais se quoi emotion that is nearly universal. And while so many would love a new puppy, a real life new dog is not always in the cards. … Continue reading Catch “Peppy Pet” Fever This National Puppy Day!