Pets And Kids (28)
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Animals Should Not Be Kids’ Science "Fare"
By Crystal Miller-Spiegel, Jun 13, 2013Science fairs are a rite of passage for students in elementary school through high school, and they have existed for decades. My son, a kindergartener, even had an opportunity to enter one at his… Full Article ›
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How Can I Prepare My Children to Visit Dogs?
By Julie Shaw, May 22, 2013Q. We want to take our 3-year-old on vacation to visit family who have dogs. What can I do to make sure it is a good experience for my child and the animals we visit? A. The visit should be… Full Article ›
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How Can I Prepare My Dogs to Visit With Kids?
By Julie Shaw, May 22, 2013Q. My husband and I have two large, active dogs. We don’t have children, but many of our friends and family do. What are some things we can do to make our dogs as prepared for little human… Full Article ›
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Teen Girl Starts Nonprofit Rescue to Find Dogs Forever Homes
By Lisa Granshaw, May 13, 2013Some teenagers may dream of helping animals when they grow up, but how many take their passion and start their own nonprofit animal rescue? That's what Connecticut teen Claire Fraise did. The… Full Article ›
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7 Children's Books for Animal-Loving Kids
By Laura Cross, Apr 26, 2013Today is National Kids and Pets Day, which is a nice opportunity to celebrate the magical bond children share with animals. You can help nurture your child’s love for animals by letting him… Full Article ›
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Help Your Child Nurture a Love of Animals
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 21, 2013The only thing as joyous and rewarding as raising our own children is getting to share the experience all over again as grandparents. My wife and I raised two wonderful people we’d be… Full Article ›
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Amazing Animal Facts: Gregarious Guinea Pigs
By Samantha Bartram, Mar 15, 2013The guinea pig is no ordinary pocket pet. Able to talk and dance their way into your heart in a single bound, these rascally rodents are overlooked at great cost to your household cuteness… Full Article ›
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12-Year-Old Girl Saves Up, Donates Doggie Treadmill to Shelter
By Kristen Seymour, Jan 3, 2013Most sixth-graders save their money for things like candy, movies or maybe, if they're really motivated, a new bike. Clearly, Kam Gottlieb of Wilmette, Ill., is not your typical… Full Article ›
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Comfort Dogs Bring Solace to a Grieving Connecticut Town
By Shayna Meliker, Dec 18, 2012In the days since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the small Connecticut town of Newtown has seen a continuous outpouring of compassion — and not just from humans. Nine… Full Article ›
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Boy Pens a Heartbreaking Letter After a Shelter Mistakenly Euthanizes His Cat
By Shayna Meliker, Oct 11, 2012A Utah boy's tragedy is pulling at heartstrings across the world, thanks to a letter that the 8-year-old wrote to his local newspaper about his cat's untimely death. Rayden Sazama composed… Full Article ›
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How Do I Explain Service Dogs to My Children?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. How can I explain a service dog's job to my children? I want them to understand that these dogs are not there to play with them but to help their owners. A. I’m so glad to have… Full Article ›
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Why Your Veterinarian May Not Want Kids in the Exam Room
By Dr. Patty Khuly , Sep 25, 2012Following a recent bad experience with an unruly, under-supervised child, I decided to take an informal poll of my veterinary friends on Facebook: “How many of you allow kids in the exam… Full Article ›