Guilt – we’ve all been there and some of us wear it like a cloak, punishing and never forgiving ourselves. The loss of a pet is heart-wrenching for all of us, the grief as deep as any we’ve ever felt. But before we’re swallowed up by guilty feelings, we should examine why we feel this […]
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 […]
In August 2011,a Russian Tortoise was found in Oceanside, California, duct-taped to a number of helium balloons that carried him aloft. The tortoise was finally caught in a tree when a strong blast of wind blew him to the ground. He was rescued and found a new home at Mission Trails Park in San Diego. […]
