Kids and animals seem to have an unbreakable bond. Because of
this, the best way to encourage future pet owners may be through
education about how dogs and cats behave and how to care for
them.The Charlotte Observer reports that two local animal rescue
organizations in North Carolina are hosting summer camps that
encourage kids to interact with animals while learning about pet
care and safety. The rescue shelters have seen an increase of
dogs and cats coming in, so they are using these animals to help
inform the children about what it means to be a pet owner.
"We're trying to teach kids that taking on a pet is a lifetime
responsibility," Patsy Beeker, director of animal rescue Kitty
City, told the news source. "It's not over after six months when
they're not cute anymore." The summer camps run by the animal
rescue shelter teach children how to do thing like bathe their
pets and clip their toenails. They also learn how to make
homemade treats for their furry friends. The Humane Society of
the United States est