F.A.Q.'s
Ask yourself this – would you bring home a human child without any education or preparation? Did you know that both foster parents of human children are required to go through rigorous rounds of classes before they can welcome the child home? Adopting a fur baby is no different. These little beings just happen to have four legs, fur, and a tail. It is just as necessary for all caregivers in the household to educate themselves. Our classes inform potential parents about the commitment, what to expect, and how to deal with the children they are adopting.
If you want to become a better pet parent, then our classes are your first step. These little precious beings need a parent(s) that will know how to love, nurture, educate, and discipline them. (This does not mean putting a hand on them.) These little beings will give you the sun, the moon, and the stars with their love. Investing in some knowledge before you adopt a fur baby, is the least you could do in return for what you will be getting.
This fur baby deserves two parents who are on the same page. Even though both parents go to the class, one parent might interpret the information taught one way and the other another way. However, at least you both know what was taught in class and you would end up coming together in the middle.
If only one pet parent goes to class and comes home to relay the information, to relay that information after hearing it once, doesn’t get relayed according to the class. (i.e. when this is shown on a tv show, it can’t even be trusted to relay the information from the first person to the second person correctly and precisely.) This little fur baby that you are adopting and trusting you to be their loving protection deserves more than just one person knowing what to do with them. If you adopt a foster child, would only one of you invest this time. The baby you adopt, whether it be a fur or human baby, deserves parents who both love and want them enough to invest this time before the adoption.
Taking a class on pet care is an investment because it provides pet parents with essential knowledge and skills to ensure their fur babies are healthy, happy, and safe. This education can help prevent costly veterinary bills and improve the overall quality of life for both the animal and the parent. Additionally, being a responsible and knowledgeable pet parent is important for building strong relationships with our furry companions and creating a lifelong bond.
First, let’s define what it means to be a pet sibling. Anyone can be a sibling to a pet if they share the same household. These are often adolescents (aged seven years or older) in the household who share the responsibility of taking care of the fur baby in the family and interacting with them daily. Anyone who may find themselves feeding the fur baby, grooming the fur baby, or handling general care of the fur baby like daily walks, should also have a strong understanding of what it takes to do all of these things and more properly.
Your child could hear and learn something the parent might miss. Because the pet sibling has a different view (usually more innocent and without preconceived ideas like adults) and sees and hears things differently, the child could even teach the parents a more logical view of the things taught in class.
Another reason it is necessary for the child to go to the class is to learn as a child the right way to take care of the new fur baby. Besides, when your child learns at an early age, he/she will grow up with a different perspective of how to take care of fur babies, should they adopt one when they are adults. This will benefit the little fur baby you are adopting into your family and future fur babies that your child will adopt when they are adults. This knowledge is such a game changer in the life of fur babies.
In short, everyone in the family (i.e. adult pet parents, children and even grandparents, and even pet sitters) contributes to the awesome home and environment you can provide. Just remember it is your responsibility to protect, love, and nurture this little fur baby (ies) you’ve made the choice to adopt into your family. This little fur baby trusts you and will give you the sun, the moon, and the stars when you do everything within your power to protect them.
Yes. What you choose to buy in the way of food needs to be as important if not more important for this new member of your family.
No. There are differences and when there is an illness with this new member of your family, it will take no time for you to reach a high medical bill.
No. There are guidelines we look for when checking out a doctor.
Yes. We talk about what you want to do to stop some behaviors before they start.
Yes. You will learn how to be prepared before a disaster happens, how to be prepared like you would be regarding your important documents in your life.
Yes. Sometimes a dog has either learned bad behavior and the previous pet parent chose not to correct it or didn’t know how.
No. We will talk about how they are different in class.
No. Bunnies are considered exotics and require a lot of care.
No. There are certain things you do not feed bunnies.
No. Usually the person at the pet store is not as knowledgeable as you might think.
