As COVID-19 physical distancing protocols ease up, many people can expect to return to their workplaces in the weeks ahead.

A pet is often a child’s first confidante, soul mate, and sometimes, their partner in crime. No doubt about it, kids and their pets share a special bond. We’re exploring that deep connection as well as the ways that children and pets learn from each other.

 

Does your local shelter have a storytime program? It’s a great way for shy or stressed shelter animals to build their confidence. While the animal is in their enclosure, a child sits outside and reads a storybook to them.