Youngsters across Hillingdon will have the chance to make scaled, finned or furry friends this summer during an alternative holiday club.
Pets at Home in Victoria Road, South Ruislip, is running a series of free pet workshops to teach children how to care for animals responsibly.
The workshops will follow the adventures of a gang of small furry animal characters and reptiles to teach the youngsters how to look after guinea pigs, hamsters, degus, fish and reptiles including how best to feed and clean them.
Children will also get the chance to interact with animals inside the store.
Store manager, Bryan Hogarth , said: “We are very excited about welcoming children to My Pet Pals Summer Activity Club. It’s a great way for children to learn about the importance of responsible pet ownership, whilst having fun at the same time.
“While some may not be able to own a pet, or may have never seen certain animals in real life, they can learn, feed and care for some for free in-store.”
After completing the workshops, each child will receive a certificate and stickers, along with a pet promise card where they make a pledge to look after any pet they have according to the five welfare needs: habitat, health, wellbeing, diet and behaviour.
To find out more contact Pets at Home Ruislip on 020 8845 7273.
