By Pets in the Classroom Having a classroom pet fosters skills like responsibility, nurturing and teamwork. Children develop a sense of respect for living creatures and a connection to the natural world. But, a classroom pet also provides countless ways to enhance curriculum in creative ways. Teachers have told Pets in the Classroom[1] that they […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Scenthound Height: males 22-27 in., females 21-25 in. Weight: males 55-80 lbs., females 45-65 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, but high prey drive & will chase cats & other small animals What is the origin of the […]
Here are some tips I gleaned from the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) about what to expect of your kitten during the different stages of development. As with all animals, humans included, early socialization increases skills in all areas of development. In their first 2 weeks of life, kittens respond to sound. By two […]
