Pets can make a wonderful addition to a family and yet many people can be apprehensive to adopt because they have children. On our Find A Pet adoption website you can view animals that are suitable to be rehomed with children. You can be sure that all of our animals are fully assessed. If you are thinking about adding to your family with a pet, here are our top 5 benefits for children to consider.
1. Companionship
A pet can provide consistent company through the ups and downs of childhood. They may be a fantastic source of consolation for children who are facing life lessons. When children are sad, angry, or anxious they can turn to their pet for comfort. Stroking and cuddling animals has been demonstrated to help individuals relax and decrease stress.
2. Learning responsibility
Having a pet is a wonderful way to teach children responsibility. Making sure the family pet has food and water offers children their first taste of accountability and responsibility. Children develop empathy and compassion when caring for their pet, and they develop a greater degree of self-esteem as a result of their pet-owner responsibilities.
Having a pet is a wonderful way to teach children responsibility. Making sure the family pet has food and water offers children their first taste of accountability and responsibility. Children develop empathy and compassion when caring for their pet, and they develop a greater degree of self-esteem as a result of their pet-owner responsibilities.
3. Unconditional love
In any household, children are often the centre of attention, and they rapidly learn that the world revolves around them. This is why it is critical to introduce kids to notions such as unconditional love and loyalty. What greater teacher could we have than our pets?
4. Encourage speaking
The family pet can provide endless opportunities for youngsters to practise speech especially very young children. Kids can be excited to start conversing with their new acquaintance, whether it’s by calling their name or simply babbling.
They have also been proven to assist children who have difficulty speaking, by keeping them relaxed and entertained. They are frequently used as a nonjudgmental talking companion, making speech therapy less challenging and more enjoyable for the children.
5. Family time and team work
By bringing a pet into the household, parents can foster work teamwork and collaboration among siblings. Whether it’s pet-walking, feeding, or anything else, these can become shared responsibilities, and when it comes to play time, sharing the fun of owning a pet can bring them closer together.
Could you offer a rescue pet a loving home?
Visit our Find A Pet page to find your perfect match in your area. If you have questions about your suitability to own a pet get in touch.
Other ways to support us
If you can’t offer a rescue pet a new home you could help in a different ways:
- Help the RSPCA continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming by donating online or calling the charity’s donation line on 0300 123 8181
- Sponsor a cat pod or a dog kennel and help take care of the animals during their stay with us
- Support the work of your local centre or branch by becoming a volunteer or donating to them directly.
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