For Families & Individuals
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Babies & Toddlers
How Kids SHOULD NOT Interact with Dogs (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
How to Greet a Dog (and What to Avoid) (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
May I Pet Your Dog? The How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs and Dogs Meeting Kids (book by Stephanie Calmenson)
Tails Are Not for Pulling (book by Elizabeth Verdick)
So, What’s It Like to Be a Cat? (book by Karla Kuskin)
Our Very Own Dog: Taking Care of Your First Pet (book by Amanda McCardie)
Dog and Toddler Safety (do’s and don’ts from Family Paws)
Doggie Do’s and Dont’s: Dog Safety and You (English-Spanish coloring book from American Veterinary Medical Association)
Don’t Let the Dogs Bite: How to be Safe Around Dogs (coloring and activity book from California Department of Public Health)
How Kids SHOULD NOT Interact with Dogs (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
How to Greet a Dog (and What to Avoid) (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
Play It Safe with Dogs (English-Spanish coloring book from Humane World for Animals, formerly Humane Society International)
Pet Allergies in Children and Babies (BabyCenter)
Expert Advice on Raising Young Kids with Canines (Animal Humane Society, Minnesota)
Introducing Your Pet to Your New Baby (Humane World for Animals)
Lola Gets a Cat (book by Anna McQuinn)
Love Me Gently: A Kid’s Guide for Man’s Best Friend (book by Lisa Wiehebrink)
Our Very Own Dog: Taking Care of Your First Pet (book by Amanda McCardie)
Owning a Pet: A Job for the Whole Family (English-Spanish coloring book from American Veterinary Medical Association)
Helping Children Cope with the Serious Illness or Death of a Companion Animal (The Ohio State University)
I’ll Always Love You (book by Hans Wilhelm)
When a Pet Dies (book by Fred Rogers)
When a Pet Dies: How to Help Your Child Cope (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Grade Schoolers
Looking Out for Sarah (book by Glenna Lang)
Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship (book by Jessica Kensky)
A Kid’s Guide to Dogs (book by Arden Moore)
Body Language of Fear in Dogs (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
Body Language of Feline Anxiety (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
FETCH! A How to Speak Dog Training Guide (book by Aubre Andrus & Gary Weitzman)
Hens for Friends (book by Sandy De Lisle)
How Kids SHOULD NOT Interact with Dogs (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
How to Greet a Dog (and What to Avoid) (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
How to Speak Cat: A Guide to Decoding Cat Language (book by Aline Newman & Gary Weitzman)
How to Speak Dog! (book by Sarah Whitehead)
How to Speak Dog: A Guide to Decoding Dog Language (book by Aline Newman & Gary Weitzman)
Jeannie Houdini: A Hamster’s Tale (book by Mary-Ann Stouck)
May I Pet Your Dog? The How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs and Dogs Meeting Kids (book by Stephanie Calmenson)
Our Very Own Dog: Taking Care of Your First Pet (book by Amanda McCardie)
Pet That Cat! (book by Nigel Kidd)
Pets and Their People (book by Jess French)
POUNCE! A How to Speak Cat Training Guide (book by Aubre Andrus & Gary Weitzman)
So, What’s It Like to Be a Cat? (book by Karla Kuskin)
The Complete Guide to Guinea Pig Care and Ownership (book by A.K. Bowen)
What’s My Dog Telling Me? (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals NextGen)
What’s Your Dog’s Body Language Saying? (Animal Humane Society, Minnesota)
Doggie Do’s and Dont’s: Dog Safety and You (English-Spanish coloring book from American Veterinary Medical Association)
Don’t Let the Dogs Bite: How to be Safe Around Dogs (coloring and activity book from California Department of Public Health)
How Kids SHOULD NOT Interact with Dogs (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
How to Greet a Dog (and What to Avoid) (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
Pet Safety Activity Sheets (San Diego Humane Society)
Play It Safe with Dogs (English-Spanish coloring book from Humane World for Animals, formerly Humane Society International)
What’s My Dog Telling Me? (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals NextGen)
What’s Your Dog’s Body Language Saying? (Animal Humane Society, Minnesota)
Pet Allergies in Children and Babies (BabyCenter)
Pet Allergies in Children: What Parents Need to Know (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Hello, Horse (book by Vivian French)
Hens for Friends (book by Sandy De Lisle)
Lola Gets a Cat (book by Anna McQuinn)
Love Me Gently: A Kid’s Guide for Man’s Best Friend (book by Lisa Wiehebrink)
Pets and Their People (book by Jess French)
The Complete Guide to Guinea Pig Care and Ownership (book by A.K. Bowen)
Our Very Own Dog: Taking Care of Your First Pet (book by Amanda McCardie)
Owning a Pet: A Job for the Whole Family (English-Spanish coloring book from American Veterinary Medical Association)
A Special Place for Charlee: A Child’s Companion Through Pet Loss (book by Debby Morehead)
Colette’s Lost Pet (book by Isabelle Arsenault)
Dear Brave Friend (book by Leigh Ann Gerk)
Forever Friend: A Children’s Guide and Activity Book for Saying Goodbye to a Special Dog (book by Mary Gardner & Coleen Ellis)
Goodbye, Brecken (book by David Lupton)
Helping Children Cope with the Serious Illness or Death of a Companion Animal (The Ohio State University)
Hey, Boy (book by Benjamin Strouse)
How to Talk to Your Succulent (book by Zoe Persico)
I’ll Always Love You (book by Hans Wilhelm)
Kate, the Ghost Dog: Coping with the Death of a Pet (book by Wayne Wilson)
Saying Goodbye to Lulu (book by Corinne Demas)
Splotch (book by Gianna Marino)
The Invisible Leash (book by Patricia Karst)
The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise (book by Adrian Raeside)
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney (book by Judith Viorst)
When a Pet Dies (book by Fred Rogers)
When a Pet Dies: How to Help Your Child Cope (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Wonderful Goodbyes (book by Kelly Wu)
Teens
Body Language of Fear in Dogs (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
Body Language of Feline Anxiety (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
FETCH! A How to Speak Dog Training Guide (book by Aubre Andrus & Gary Weitzman)
How to Greet a Dog (and What to Avoid) (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
How to Speak Cat: A Guide to Decoding Cat Language (book by Aline Newman & Gary Weitzman)
How to Speak Dog! (book by Sarah Whitehead)
How to Speak Dog: A Guide to Decoding Dog Language (book by Aline Newman & Gary Weitzman)
Pet That Cat! (book by Nigel Kidd)
POUNCE! A How to Speak Cat Training Guide (book by Aubre Andrus & Gary Weitzman)
The Complete Guide to Guinea Pig Care and Ownership (book by A.K. Bowen)
What Cats Want: An Illustrated Guide for Truly Understanding Your Cat (book by Yuki Hattori)
What Dogs Want: An Illustrated Guide for Happy Dog Care and Training (book by Mat Ward)
What’s My Dog Telling Me? (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals NextGen)
What’s Your Dog’s Body Language Saying? (Animal Humane Society, Minnesota)
The Complete Guide to Guinea Pig Care and Ownership (book by A.K. Bowen)
Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas (book by Alan Wolfelt)
Helping Children Cope with the Serious Illness or Death of a Companion Animal (The Ohio State University)
When a Pet Dies: How to Help Your Child Cope (American Academy of Pediatrics)
How to Greet a Dog (and What to Avoid) (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
What’s My Dog Telling Me? (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals NextGen)
What’s Your Dog’s Body Language Saying? (Animal Humane Society, Minnesota)
Parents, Guardians, & General Adult Audiences
Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals (ADA National Network)
Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and
Emotional Support Dogs:
What’s the Difference?
(fact sheet from Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers®)
Body Language of Fear in Dogs (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
Body Language of Feline Anxiety (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
Find a Dog Trainer: Association for Professional Dog Training International
Find a Dog Trainer: Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers®
Find a Dog Trainer: International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Find a Dog Trainer: Karen Pryor Academy
Find a Dog Trainer: Positively from Victoria Stilwell
How Kids SHOULD NOT Interact with Dogs (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
How to Greet a Dog (and What to Avoid) (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
Socialization of Dogs and Cats (American Veterinary Medical Association)
The Complete Guide to Guinea Pig Care and Ownership (book by A.K. Bowen)
Welcoming Your Puppy From Planet Dog: How to Go Beyond Training and Raise Your Best Friend (book by Kathy Callahan)
What Cats Want: An Illustrated Guide for Truly Understanding Your Cat (book by Yuki Hattori)
What Dogs Want: An Illustrated Guide for Happy Dog Care and Training (book by Mat Ward)
What’s Your Dog’s Body Language Saying? (Animal Humane Society, Minnesota)
Selecting a Pet for Your Family (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Birds (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Cats (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Dogs (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Ferrets (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Fish (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Horses or Ponies (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Rabbits (American Veterinary Medical Association)
A Rabbit in the House…Now What? (San Diego House Rabbit Society)
Reptiles (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Rodents (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Disease Risks for Dogs in Canine Social Settings (American Veterinary Medical Association)
First Aid Tips for Pet Owners (American Veterinary Medical Association)
How to Check Your Pet for Ticks (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
How to Stay Healthy Around Pets (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Pet Allergies in Children: What Parents Need to Know (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Pets and Pasteurella Infections (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Tips for a Healthy Home: Staying Healthy with Pets (Boston Children’s Hospital)
Dog and Toddler Safety (do’s and don’ts from Family Paws)
How Kids SHOULD NOT Interact with Dogs (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
How to Greet a Dog (and What to Avoid) (poster from the Veterinary Information Network)
Preventing Dog Bites (American Veterinary Medical Association)
What’s Your Dog’s Body Language Saying? (Animal Humane Society, Minnesota)
Expert Advice on Raising Young Kids with Canines (Animal Humane Society, Minnesota)
Pet Ownership (American Veterinary Medical Association)
Preparing for a New Pet (The Reason for Pets from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute)
Selecting a Pet for Your Family (American Veterinary Medical Association)
The 5 Types of Supervision (Family Paws)
The Complete Guide to Guinea Pig Care and Ownership (book by A.K. Bowen)
Financially Friendly Pet Resources (search function from Pet Help Finder)
Loving Your Pet, Managing the Costs (American Veterinary Medical Association)
A Final Act of Caring: Ending the Life of an Animal Friend (book by Herb Montgomery)
Finding the Words: Working Through Profound Loss with Hope and Purpose (book by Colin Campbell)
Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die (book by Jon Katz)
Healing Your Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas (book by Alan Wolfelt)
Helping Children Cope with the Serious Illness or Death of a Companion Animal (The Ohio State University)
It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand (book by Megan Devine)
Journey Through Pet Loss (book by Deborah Antinori)
Surviving The Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet (book by Linda Peterson)
The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss (book by Russell Friedman)
The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience (book by Rebecca Soffer)
When a Pet Dies: How to Help Your Child Cope (American Academy of Pediatrics)
When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss (book by Emily Stuparyk)
When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing (book by Alan Wolfelt)
