Children's Pet Care

The Head Start connection enables us to reach an important audience -- individuals that may have pets, but are not necessarily familiar with proper pet care. Teachers work with both children and their parents to dispel myths and misconceptions about animals as well as encourage positive attitudes towards the animals that share our planet.

The Head Start pet care kit includes both a dog and cat puppet and the items that they need for proper care: collar, leash, bowls, brush, and toy. The kit also has a Pet Care checklist for use when children have their turn to "take the classroom pet" home.