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Living with a pet offers several opportunities in everyday life that encourage responsible behaviour in children. Providing fresh food and water daily becomes an everyday ‘duty’ for kids and they fully understand that if they don’t remember to take care of their furry friends, they will go hungry.
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Empathy is one skill that can be taught and pets play a helpful role in this. Living with a pet teaches children to read their pet’s needs- is he hungry? Does he need to go outside? Maybe the pet is scared of the wind, rain or snow and needs to be comforted.
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Pets give unconditional love. They are non-judgmental, and, especially for a child who is lonely, distressed or emotionally drained, a pet gives them someone to talk to. A pet can comfort, give support, and listen to a child’s troubles without judgment or consequence.
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Pets, particularly dogs, love to play. Whether it’s just running in circles, fetching, wrestling with other dogs, or playing tug-of-war, they play just for the fun of it. Maybe they know that play makes them happier. And guess what, it’s the same with kids. Playtime is equally important for children.
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