Tips on Kids and Pets

Having a pet in the family can be a rewarding experience for kids. In addition to learning responsibility, kids often feel they have a friend in their pet and confide in them. Pets share love and affection and teach kids empathy as well as important life lessons about reproduction, aging, and death.
Considering adding a pet to your family? Children can learn responsibility from caring for an animal, and pets can be affectionate and fun. But before you make a trip to the pet store, be certain you understand all that's involved:
Tips for Parents: Kids and Pets
The Pet Adoption Process: What to Expect
Kids and Dogs: Teaching Responsibility Through Pet Ownership
Pets and a New Baby
Pet Fun and Information for Kids:
Petpourri: An animal care activity selection for children
ASPCA Animaland
En Español:
Consejos para padres: Los niños y las mascotas