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Kids and Pets

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Engaging With Local Schools

In chapter 7 of Best Friends Animal Society's Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit, you'll learn how you can involve young people in saving more homeless pets.

Young boy holding bunch of homemade braided rope toys for dogs

Kids and Pets: Families with Children Adopting a Dog, Cat or Other Animal

Do kids and pets mix well? Parents' commitment to making a household with children and pets work is critical.

Girl and her dog in bed. There are kids and pets considerations to keep everyone safe and happy.

Essay on Animals: How to Write a Persuasive Paper

If you’ve decided to write an essay on animals, either for a school assignment or for another purpose, here are the steps to follow.

This girl (with help from her two black cats) is writing an essay on animals for school.

Dog Safety: Staying Safe Around Dogs

Safety around dogs is important for avoiding dog bites. Here are some simple dog safety tips to keep everyone safe.

person cuddling with golden dog

How to Introduce a Baby to a Dog

Learn tips to introduce a dog to a newborn baby and help the dog get used to the baby in the house.

dog sniffing a new baby's toes while the dog is being introduced to the baby

How to Prevent a Dog From Biting Children

Learn how to prevent dog bites by teaching kids how to safely interact with dogs, correctly socializing your puppy or dog, and being a responsible dog person.

This medium-sized dog's family, shown here, have been very conscientious about socializing her to prevent bites on children or other behavioral challenges.