I would like to ask you to join me in celebrating kids and pets because today is National Kids and Pets Day #NatioinalKidsAndPetsDay and if your home is like mine its run over with both dogs and kids. At least if there here in my home I know both the pets and children are safe and not getting into trouble or getting hurt even though there driving me up the wall most days. How about?
Apart from little kids, we all know animals show us the purest form of love which is why on April 26th we celebrate National Kids and Pets Day The Holiday was formed to increase awareness about the bond between children and our pets, and the importance of choosing the right pet for our children at the right time.
Former Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T) Colleen Paige had realized her calling and passion for animals at a very early age. Colleen Paige began to train dogs at the Los Angeles National Institute of Dog Training, then went on to become an animal behaviorist, interior designer, writer, photographer, and author.
Colleen Paige also contributes to “The New York Times”, “Huffington Post”, “The Wall Street Journal”, “Total Health”, “People Pets”, and many more magazines, newspapers, and columns. Widely known as a celebrity pet and family lifestyle expert, this mom is the inspiring and philanthropic force behind multiple pet-friendly days including National Kids and Pets Day, National Dog Day, National Cat Day, National Puppy Day, National Pet Day, National Wildlife Day, National Beach Day and many more.
Colleen Paige created this particular day, the National Kids and Pets Day, to help enhance the bond between children and animals, emphasizing the safety aspect of putting children and pets together, while also raising awareness about the plight of animals at shelters. Today would be a nice day to visit a Animal Shelter and volunteer.
Safety Tips for Children and Pets
Most dogs are pack animals and have certain ingrained instincts, it’s important for people to realize that even the tamest animal can bite a member of the household. Biting can be particularly dangerous for young children who might be the same size or smaller than the dog.
- Young children should never be left unsupervised around an animal.
- No animal should be approached while it’s sleeping, eating, or chewing on a toy.
- No animal should be approached while it’s caring for its young.
- Sudden movements or loud noises should never be made around an animal.
- Don’t let a child touch or stand near a dog that’s experiencing heightened excitement or fear.
Facts About Animals in Shelters
- Only 10% of dogs born will find a permanent home.
- Approximately a quarter of all dogs in shelters are purebred.
- Over 2.7 million cats and dogs are euthanized every year.
Observing National Kids and Pets Day
National Kids and Pets Day can be observed by parents by taking some time to learn about how to safely pair an animal with their child and at what age it’s appropriate for a child to have a pet. National Kids and Pets Day is a good day for people to consider adopting one of the stray animals that have ended up in a shelter.
NATIONAL KIDS AND PETS DAY ACTIVITIES
- Help your kids and your pets learn to be good companions to each other. Spend time helping both the kids and the pet to get to know one another and create a solid relationship and friendship for life.
- Not all pets get along well with kids, just like not all kids are comfortable with any kind of pet. Animals and children have their likes, dislikes, and nature influencing this decision. Make sure you are learning about the right pairing of child and animal to keep both as safe and as happy as you can.
- The world has many animals in need of a good and loving home. Consider visiting your local shelter and adopting an animal if you are looking for a pet rather than going to a breeder.
FACTS ABOUT NATIONAL KIDS AND PETS DAY
- Cats and dogs might be the most beloved pets, but up to 8 million of these animals end up in shelters.
- We have around 3,500 animal shelters across the Country.
- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says over three million shelter animals are adopted each year.
- Data states that approximately 25% of dogs in animal shelters across the U.S. are purebred.
- Shelters house many animals in addition to cats and dogs, including Iguanas, water Turtles, Snakes, Rabbits and even Horses.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL KIDS AND PETS DAY
- We learn how facets of their nature blend with our little ones in perfect harmony, creating an unbreakable bond.
- national Kids and Pets Day inspires us to think about owning a pet, and owning a pet certainly creates many teachable moments!
- When we understand the best animal-kid pairings, the more we learn about safety, the more knowledge we can spread to others. This has the advantage of reducing adverse situations, resulting in improved child and animal safety since people now know more about it.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
