Critter Care
Critter Care, a Bear Elective Adventure
The Bear Cub Scout handbook says,”Many Americans have a pet dog, cat, horse, bird, fish, hamster, or other animal. The most popular pet is a dog. Almost one out of three American households have a dog as a pet. One out of four have a cat as a pet.
Pets are fun, but they are also a big responsibility. Pets need food, water, shelter, and exercise to stay healthy. When you look after a pet, whether it belongs to you or a neighbor, you learn a lot about love, loyalty, and caring. Learning to look after pets — and having fun with them — is what this Adventure is all about.“
Read on to discover this adventure’s requirements and fun ways to complete them!
Requirements:
- Identify an animal that would be a good pet for your family.
- Choose two animals that are allowed as pets in your community. Compare and contrast why these pets may be a good choice for you.
- Based on your choice in requirement 1, investigate how to properly care for your chosen animal.
- Discover three ways a pet can help people.
