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Education For Pet Care.
I know I have raised this question before but it is something that I really feel so strongly about.
Apart from having a licence to keep keep Pets I think that it should be part of the curriculum of all schools starting from Primary up to High schools teaching about the care of of animals.
From what I can see about half of posts on here that need help are from people that know nothing about the basic care of a Dog.Most of those ailments that these poor mites have is brought about through neglect and ignorance Because they Do Not Know.
In my opinion I think that would be the equally most important lesson in life to learn the other one of course is the care of children into adulthood.
Also in primary School it would be advantageous to let the teachers bring their well trained and trusted dogs along to sit in on the classes like they do in some hospitals.Some children never have a chance to look after an animal.....so how do they learn.
Is animal life so cheap that it can be thrown away like an old pair of shoes and replaced, ! it is imperative that
All of the population ...... must know that all forms of animal life feel pain as we do feel hunger as we do....Are able to reason as we do.Also taught responsibility about over breeding,by now there should be something in place that to stop this dead in its tracks................
That way we would not have mass slaughter of these wonderful Dogs and Cats.This World is going head in leaps and bounds in some area's.But not in the DAMN care of our best friends who love and adore us forever.
We Owe Them At Least ........This Duty Of Care
Show Me The Child And I Will Show You The Man.
Apart from having a licence to keep keep Pets I think that it should be part of the curriculum of all schools starting from Primary up to High schools teaching about the care of of animals.
From what I can see about half of posts on here that need help are from people that know nothing about the basic care of a Dog.Most of those ailments that these poor mites have is brought about through neglect and ignorance Because they Do Not Know.
In my opinion I think that would be the equally most important lesson in life to learn the other one of course is the care of children into adulthood.
Also in primary School it would be advantageous to let the teachers bring their well trained and trusted dogs along to sit in on the classes like they do in some hospitals.Some children never have a chance to look after an animal.....so how do they learn.
Is animal life so cheap that it can be thrown away like an old pair of shoes and replaced, ! it is imperative that
All of the population ...... must know that all forms of animal life feel pain as we do feel hunger as we do....Are able to reason as we do.Also taught responsibility about over breeding,by now there should be something in place that to stop this dead in its tracks................
That way we would not have mass slaughter of these wonderful Dogs and Cats.This World is going head in leaps and bounds in some area's.But not in the DAMN care of our best friends who love and adore us forever.
We Owe Them At Least ........This Duty Of Care
Show Me The Child And I Will Show You The Man.
Your daughter is a wonderful child she is her mothers daughter.If all parents were like you .....I would never have to post this plea in the first place bless you.
I agree animal care and education needs to be taught in some form at school, by parents and the community.Our children spend most of their at school they learn at school to be responsible adults that function in society this should include how to be loving caring human beings and this means how to treats other and animals.So one class in the day that for aminal education will not hurt the have extra curricular class such as auto, baking ans so on animal eduction will not hurt their education but inprove on it.My daughter from early age start learning care of animals now 11yr she takes care on her own animals foster we have, she feeds, care ,cleans, gives meds talk to the vet she is the first one to call vet if she thinks there is something wrong we foster alot of dogs through out the years and she loves every single one. She cares for all animals and does not care what the are she is outraged when she seecruelty in any way last week she call animal control on people up the street adt told them that they had a dog tied to the tree with no shade and no water or food and gave her name and every day the problem was not fixed she would call until the dog was taken from them and now we are fostering him so children can learn if started at young age and it takes a village so parents and yes even school and the community school show teach care and education to children.
EDUCATION is the key word.Hang around this forum long enough to see that so many have not been educated about animal CARE.There is a gap close that and! no longer are our beloved pets chained up outside and forgotten no longer thrown table scraps.
When times are tough are they thrown out on the scrapheap to die an untimely death through no fault of there own.Not any more.
Dogs homes are almost empty now plush holiday homes for dogs and cats.
This is what it could be with proper EDUCATION how can some parents give advice when they do not know proper pet care and pass on the wrong advice THE GAP must be closed and if it isn't thousands of dogs cats and horses will be sent to their deaths for some it will be a blessing to release them from misery and pain.
There is no them or us ......they have become part of our being !putting themselves into our life and to be without them would be like losing part of ourselves .
They reflect who we are !!!!!!want to know about someone look to their dog you will know in a second,in fact everyone on here who has posted I can tell you what they are like.
It comes out 70/30. of members that really care..... I mean really care ! that is really scary.
So any better idea's for these 30%..... parents are out they are in that 30% now what ?weekends ? evenings ? why would they go ????? it has to be part of their lives .
Education and passing a test to keep any animals are my idea's.So any other idea's would be most welcome.
I just want these little souls to be cared for loved and respected as so many of them do for us.Some work till they drop for nothing more than a pat and dry dog food tipped in a bowl.
But most of all someone to cuddle into when we are at our lowest,...... make us laugh with their antics when we are sad .....protect us with their life if they can,......lead us when we cant see,.........help us when we cant move,....warn us when we are in danger just a few of the commitments they make to us.
Not allowed in schools !!!! don't you see it would become part of our lives from young children, of course it would not impact against learning.Look at the big picture IF you can.......
When times are tough are they thrown out on the scrapheap to die an untimely death through no fault of there own.Not any more.
Dogs homes are almost empty now plush holiday homes for dogs and cats.
This is what it could be with proper EDUCATION how can some parents give advice when they do not know proper pet care and pass on the wrong advice THE GAP must be closed and if it isn't thousands of dogs cats and horses will be sent to their deaths for some it will be a blessing to release them from misery and pain.
There is no them or us ......they have become part of our being !putting themselves into our life and to be without them would be like losing part of ourselves .
They reflect who we are !!!!!!want to know about someone look to their dog you will know in a second,in fact everyone on here who has posted I can tell you what they are like.
It comes out 70/30. of members that really care..... I mean really care ! that is really scary.
So any better idea's for these 30%..... parents are out they are in that 30% now what ?weekends ? evenings ? why would they go ????? it has to be part of their lives .
Education and passing a test to keep any animals are my idea's.So any other idea's would be most welcome.
I just want these little souls to be cared for loved and respected as so many of them do for us.Some work till they drop for nothing more than a pat and dry dog food tipped in a bowl.
But most of all someone to cuddle into when we are at our lowest,...... make us laugh with their antics when we are sad .....protect us with their life if they can,......lead us when we cant see,.........help us when we cant move,....warn us when we are in danger just a few of the commitments they make to us.
Not allowed in schools !!!! don't you see it would become part of our lives from young children, of course it would not impact against learning.Look at the big picture IF you can.......
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Seanna I agree with you! Education isn't only about how to add up, write, use a computer, write a job application, learn art and design.....it should be about how to live our lives as responsible Human Beings too. If childcare, cookery, etc is on any school curriculum...(?) then whyever not pet care/animal care.
Some children might be so inspired that they would think of following a career in that too, or even training to become a Veterinarian...?
Some children might be so inspired that they would think of following a career in that too, or even training to become a Veterinarian...?
oh seeana i understand ur deep intense love 4 dogs . i respect it
but the only thing i m saying is that kids should b taught basic handling of dogs/pups outside school .
if kids are limited to manly education in school they will become intelligent n that will provide them job in future .
so if these kids are well educated n are well setteled n have a nice job giving sufficient extra money to take care of thier dogs like its regular feeding . the vet fees , the medication etc etc .. then 4 sure dogs will live a prosperous life .
only those owners who have sufficiend funds lead his/her dog to vets even if there is tiniest of problem/diesease.
dog/pup care thingy should b kept outside the school n should b carried out dog loving people at daily basis like evenings / or weekends .
dog education @ school is never gona happen .Schools are meant 4 manly education only .to be exact !!
but the only thing i m saying is that kids should b taught basic handling of dogs/pups outside school .
if kids are limited to manly education in school they will become intelligent n that will provide them job in future .
so if these kids are well educated n are well setteled n have a nice job giving sufficient extra money to take care of thier dogs like its regular feeding . the vet fees , the medication etc etc .. then 4 sure dogs will live a prosperous life .
only those owners who have sufficiend funds lead his/her dog to vets even if there is tiniest of problem/diesease.
dog/pup care thingy should b kept outside the school n should b carried out dog loving people at daily basis like evenings / or weekends .
dog education @ school is never gona happen .Schools are meant 4 manly education only .to be exact !!
I wouldhave thought nothing is more important than caring for your fellow beings on this planet ,all the rest follows.....if you cannot be taught that you cannot be taught anything as that goes hand in hand with intellegence.
its not the primary or sec school thing to teach about care of animals .
kids wont concentrate if theres too many cute pups surround them .
schools are 4 providing the basic education that kids must learn which is more important than animal care .
Animal care thingy should b taught by parents /reletives or animal care society .
kids wont concentrate if theres too many cute pups surround them .
schools are 4 providing the basic education that kids must learn which is more important than animal care .
Animal care thingy should b taught by parents /reletives or animal care society .
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Along with learning how to raise and care for food animals, the students learn about small animal care and training as well. Not every school FFA program includes that, but it kind of goes with the territory. These kids are amazingly responsible and they really are the future of the country. No way could I raise an animal for nearly a year only to say goodbye, but that's what FFA is about. The program has inspired my niece to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, which she begins this year.
A neighbor of mine teaches high school English, but she also loves dogs. She started an extra-curricular program called SAVE. This was the coolest idea! The club did various fund raising projects throughout the year including activities with their own dogs and purchased food and supplies for area shelters. If a club like that had existed when I was in school, I would have been all over it. Forget the math, debate, and sports junk - but animals? Count me in! The point is that proper animal care doesn't necessarily have to be a state-sanctioned course. Any teacher, or even parent, can approach the school about starting an extra-curricular club. All it takes is time and passion. Shoot, even a few special guest presentations by a veterinarian would help get kids interested and on the right path to animal care.
The sad fact is that many people and cultures see pets as something disposable and not worth the money for proper food, water or medical care. I see it every day in the form of illegal aliens who live in my subdivision. That's their culture: dogs and cats fend for themselves. When they die, it's easy enough to find another one. One family went through 6 dogs in just over a year. They either died neglected in the back yard or ran away or got hit by cars. This family was visited by the SPCA and the police and county animal control too many times to count. It made no difference. Their dogs never got vet care, lived outside, and eventually formed a dangerous pack that threatened neighborhood kids. The only vet care these dogs ever received was at the hands of Animal Control, and that was merely the mandatory rabies vaccines. I often marvelled at the amount of money they spent on fines that probably amounted to the same or more than the amount it would have taken for proper veterinary care.
Well, end of treatise before I blow my stack. LOL!