PBS Kids GO! It's My Life
Pets

Discussion questions for kids to bring up with adults

Did you have a pet when you were my age?

How did you choose what kind of pet to get? Were your parents involved in the decision-making?

What were your pet care responsibilities?

What kind of pet do you think would be best for our family? Are there any animals you or my siblings are allergic to?

Can we learn together about different kinds of pets and figure out which one would be right for our household?

What can I do to convince you that I will be a responsible pet guardian?

Will you teach me how to care for our pet?

Can we make our house pet-safe together?

What rules do you want our new pet (and me) to follow?

If we get a dog, will you take us to obedience class or teach me how to train our new pooch?

If I find a lost or injured animal, will you help me rescue it or find the appropriate place to take it?

If I see an animal being abused, can you help me report it?

Can we volunteer together to help animals in our area?

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