CARING PETS

How are pets and wild animals different?

• Wild animals need people to care for them.

• Wild animals cannot find food on their own.

• Pets need people to care for them.

• Pets do not need shelter.

What should you do after you play with a pet?

• Eat a snack.

• Wash your hands.

• Finish your homework.

• Take a nap.

What do all pets need?

• food, water, shelter, and exercise

• bowls and heating lamps

• litter boxes and newspapers

• treats and snacks

Moby thinks Señor Maurice is sick. What should he do?

• Take him to a veterinarian.

• Share his medicine.

• Take him to the zoo.

• Feed him chicken soup.

Mia wants a small, quiet pet. She is allergic to animals with fur. Which pet is best for her?

• a lizard

• a rabbit

• a cat

• a parrot

How can you help your pet rat exercise?

• Give it plenty of food and water.

• Let it run around your neighborhood.

• Give it a large cage with lots of things to climb.

• Give it a bath.

Veterinarians, zookeepers, and dog trainers all have CAREERS that work with animals. What is a CAREER?

• a pet

• a job

• a doctor

• a teacher

Which happens LAST?

• Moby looks at the dog’s tags.

• Moby gets a reward from the owner.

• Moby calls the owner to pick up the dog.

• Moby sees a lost dog.

How can you find out what your pet needs?

• Research your type of pet online.

• Check out library books on your type of pet.

• Ask an expert.

• all of the above

Which is the best shelter for a pet turtle?

• a tank with rocks, plants, and water

• a cage with birdseed

• a stable

• a doghouse