TLC for Pets

What is TLC? It stands for Tender Loving Care. Kids are born with a gift to care and be concerned about others, but it is very easy for kids to become selfish and only think about what they want. wash the dogWhen kids are encouraged at an early age to think about how others think and feel, they will be kind as they grow older.

Taking care of a pet is a good way to teach kids to care about others. vetTaking care of a pet also teaches responsibility, empathy, trust, patience, and compassion. A pet can teach a child to value and respect living things. The more responsibility kids have in the care of a pet, the stronger the bond between the pet and the child.

Getting a pet is a big decision because taking care of a pet requires dedication. Many times pets are given as gifts and no one thinks about how much care the pet requires. It is important to know that taking good care of a pet makes it happy and healthy.

Wild animals deserve care, too. When a wild animal is hurt or stranded, many times humans must come to the rescue. Problems such as pollution, oil spills, chemical spills, and other environmental issues affect the health of wildlife. We are showing kindness to the environment and animals when there is clean air to breathe and clean water to drink.

All animals, both pets and wild animals, deserve to be respected. walk the dog Animals and humans live on earth together. In the household, the family must care for pets by providing bathing, walking, food, and shelter. Although they are animals, they also have feelings. We should be kind to all living creatures.

Pet Care Tips

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If you suspect an animal is being abused or neglected you should:


pawGet help from the police, animal shelter, or a trusted adult. Do not try to help the animal yourself. It could be dangerous.
pawTake notes about what happened. Write down exactly what type of abuse or neglect you saw.
pawTalk to people about animal cruelty. Let others in your school and community know that abuse is wrong and talk about ways to stop it.
pawSet a good example by taking care of your own pets.

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References

Retrieved January 22, 2008, from AVMA Care for Pets Web site: http://www.avma.org/care4pets/

(2002 March). Facts for families: kids and pets. Retrieved March 2, 2008, from American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Web site: http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/pets_and_children

Caring for pets (S. Brown, personal communication, January 25, 2008).

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