Webliography

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Pets

Pets and Fireworks
http://www.animalcenter.org/Events/newsReleases/4thofJuly.htm
Audience: All ages

Thousands of pets across the US are so frightened by July 4th fireworks that they run away from home. Especially if you own a cat or dog, follow the common sense recommendations of the Helen Woodward Animal Center, in California, to be sure they are safe and comfortable.

Pet Jokes
http://www.funny-pets.com/pictures.html
Audience: All ages

Here’s some goofy stuff; silly pet pictures, riddles, trivia, and jokes like the following:

“An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Luckily, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy didn't move. Then the farmer hollered, "Pull, Buster, pull!" Buddy didn't respond. Once more the farmer commanded, "Pull, Coco, pull!" Nothing. Then the farmer nonchalantly said, "Pull, Buddy, pull!" And the horse easily dragged the car out of the ditch.

The motorist was most appreciative and very curious. He asked the farmer why he called his horse by the wrong name three times. The farmer said, "Oh, Buddy is blind and if he thought he was the only one pulling, he wouldn't even try!"

Pet Lessons
http://www.teachingonline.org/specialpets.html
Audience: Elementary school classrooms

Here’s an outline for a simple-to-do pet-theme lesson plan; surveying your students to learn what pets they own, writing a day-in-the-life of a pet story, interview pet professionals, and more.

Pet Crafts
http://www.first-school.ws/theme/animals/pets.htm
Audience: Preschool classrooms

In their own words, “First-School features free fun preschool lesson plans, educational early childhood activities, printable crafts, worksheets, calendar of events and other resources for children of preschool age. The preschool crafts, lesson plans and activities are appropriate and adaptable for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten level.” Their page of activities and crafts about pets and domestic animals offers lots that you and your kids will enjoy.

Pet Hamsters 101
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/1327/guide1.html
Audience: All ages

Hamsters Online is a good place to learn the basics involved with owning a pet hamster; how to select the right hamster for a pet, what sort of cage is most appropriate, feeding, breeding and health considerations, as well as hamster shows for enthusiasts and more.