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U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics 2017-2018
Did you know? It appears most Americans choose to surround themselves with pets. According to the APPA , 68% of U.S. households include pets. In 2017 Americans spent 69.5$ billion on their pets. Close to 70% more than spent in 2007. The breakdown of pet expenditures for 2017 is presented below: While more American households own […]
Teaching about Pets: Resources for Teachers
Elementary school aged children are fascinated by pets. Teachers may want to teach about pets as part of a science class or use pets to teach other subjects, such as reading, art or literature. Below are some online resources for teachers: Kiddyhouse.com offers teachers and students activities relating to farm animals. Especially helpful to teachers […]
Moving to a New Home With Your Pet
We can all find it stressful to move to a new home and pets are no exception. Cats in particular don’t like change. But there are things you can do to make the move less stressful. When choosing a new home, take your pet into consideration. Too many people find themselves unable to care for […]