Every day hundreds of pets, especially cats and dogs, are abandoned to their fate. Animals that for a time have shared the warmth of the home, of a family to love and accompany, suddenly one day they see themselves on the street, without understanding what has happened. Something that puts the animal's life at serious risk, because a pet that is used to living in a house, with a family, does not have the same chances of surviving on the street as another stray animal.
For many years, there has been an important media campaign to raise awareness about animal abandonment. Because it is essential that all people become aware of this problem, because animals have rights. Teach children to take care of your pets, is the first step to create a better, more committed and supportive future society.
Actions to celebrate the International Day of the Homeless Animal
There are many activities that can be carried out to celebrate the International Day of the Homeless Animal with children. Here are some ideas to get you started, but remember this is a long-term job. Because learn to love and respect animals and living beings in general, It is a value that is acquired in the family and throughout life.
A family talk
Organize a talk with the children about the importance of think carefully about the idea of adopting a pet before doing it. Children generally love the idea of having a puppy, a cat, or any other pet at home. But it is essential to explain to them that this animal will need a lot of care, attention and affection from the whole family. Adopting a pet is an act of responsibility, so the whole family should be aware of it before embarking on the adventure of having an animal at home.
Ask questions like the following:
- We will have enough time each day for walks of a puppy?
- ¿We can clean the sandbox of the cat frequently?
- Can we afford take the pet to the vet regularly?
- We are going to have time to play, pamper and care to the pet as it deserves?
These questions have to be asked for everyone, because the whole family should be involved in caring for a petincluding children. If you are not sure if you can care for an animal that requires a lot of care, such as a dog that must go outside at least 3 times a day, you can choose to adopt another type of animal such as a fish.
Bringing food to an animal shelter
Homeless shelters are always full of little ones waiting to be adopted by a responsible family. This type of care requires a lot of effort and money, because there are many animals to feed and veterinary care that should be applied to them. An activity for this day and for the children to become aware of what happens when an animal is abandoned, is to help a shelter in the best way. You can bring special food for animals, it will be well received and the children will be able to see the animals in the shelter.
Organize a collection in favor of the homeless animal
Animal shelters need a lot of financial help to take care of all the homeless animals. A single family cannot make a large financial contribution, but it can organize a collection to raise funds. You can prepare a poster with the children for people in your community to see, make some pamphlets and deliver them to local businesses and choose a day to raise funds.
Sterilize your pets
Sterilization is the only way to control the indiscriminate growth of pets, animals that can be found without a home and end up on the street with all the dangers that this requires. If you decide to adopt a pet to accompany you in your day to day and improve your life, you must be responsible and sterilize it. It is also essential that your animal is well cared for, that it receives the necessary vaccinations and, above all, that it receives all the love and loyalty that it will surely offer to your family.