Memorial Day 2023

 

#NationalBrothersDay (Brothers from another Mama!!)

 

Happy Mother's Day 2023!!

 Happy Mother's Day to all of you incredible Moms out there! Whether you are a fur mom, bonus mom, grandparent, aunt ANY mother figure (male or female), you deserve accolades today and every day!!!!

And...yesterday was National Dog Mom's Day so Levi made me a special card.

Wishing you all a beautiful day!!!

All Hail King Levi and Congratulations King Charles III

 Since Levi was a puppy

 he wanted to be King of the GIANT SHELTIES!

Photo created by Ann at Zoolatry

He knew that was his destiny!

Doesn't he look regal sitting in that chair now that he has a full mane?

King Charles III you had better watch out......there is ANOTHER King in town! KING LEVI!!

Congratulations King Charles III!

Shadowing a Vet: Getting Kids Involved at an Early Age

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Job shadowing is one of the best ways to learn if a job or activity is a good fit for you long before you have to get the education or put the work in. Veterinarians work one of the most interesting jobs in society, and are a great resource for education, especially for kids. 

 

If you want your kids to learn more about the natural world and give them a chance to learn hands-on about animal care, there's nothing better than a job shadowing a vet.

 

Here's how to get your kids involved and how to tell if it's the right choice for them!

Why Introducing Children to Veterinarians is Important

Although there are parts of the job that no child needs to see, a lot of what a veterinarian does is incredibly useful for a child to see. From showing how to respectfully hold and work with animals to giving kids a chance to watch medical care that doesn't directly affect people, it helps them learn the importance of caring.

This can be translated to their care for other people or their respect for pets at home, but it gives them a base to spring off of and create a healthier relationship with life beyond themself.

What You Can Expect From This Type of Shadowing

Job shadowing a vet as a child isn't going to include any hands-on work involving the animals unless those are animals the vet has deemed safe. The most your child will do is feed and comfort the pets while learning about shots, cleaning, signs of injuries, and how to treat animals.

 

Veterinarians won't usually show children anything graphic when it comes to animal injury and will be careful to only handle cases that will be okay for your child's age and understanding. 

 

Kids get the chance to feel included, and like they're helping while watching a professional save lives and help make animals feel better. This can help kids who are introverted or who have mild fears of dogs or other pets.

This can also be an awesome way to introduce the concept of shelters and fostering: but be warned, your child may want to bring home an animal if they're at a facility like this!

How to Tell if This is Something Your Kids Would Be Interested In

If you're curious about this, it's important that you think about whether this is something your kid would enjoy and benefit from. Does your kid love animals? Do you want to spark curiosity in them and give them a chance to grow and become more responsible?

 

Talk to your child ahead of time, and help them figure out if this is something they’d enjoy doing. They can always change their mind down the line, but it’s important that it’s something they actually want to do before you sign up for it. 

Children Are Naturally Curious and Have a Hunger to Learn