Pets at Home have partnered with the Scouts to help teach young people how to become responsible pet owners and help work towards the Animal Carer Activity Badge. During the Cubs session, young people will take part in fun, educational activities learning all about the 5 Welfare Needs for a small animal and how to correctly care for it.
Sessions are 1 hour long, and capacity varies depending on the size of the store. If you have a group over 15 children or need an alternative time, please contact your local store directly before booking.
How to earn your badge:
Complete one of these:
- Help to care for a farm animal for at least two months. Know the correct foods to give it and be able to recognise common illnesses. Learn what special care you need to give before and after the birth of farm animals.
- Take care of an animal for at least two months. Give it the correct foods, and learn to recognise common traits and habits including how to groom, clean and exercise the animal.
Then choose two of these to do:
- Find out about dangers that threaten wildlife in their natural habitat. Make a poster, collage or drawing or tell other Cub Scouts what you found out.
- Learn and understand what you need to do and be aware of when deciding to own a pet.
- Visit a zoo, wildlife park, animal sanctuary or rescue centre. Find out about some of the animals you see. What are their feeding habits and natural habitats?
- Keep a record of bird, animal or insect life in your garden, local area or park. Keep pictures, sketches, photographs or audio recordings. Do this for at least three months.
- Join an animal, bird or wildlife society. Either take part in one of its activities or make progress in any award scheme it offers.
By providing your details, you confirm that you are aged over 18 and agree with these T&Cs.
- In the unlikely event that a workshop cannot go ahead, we will notify you by email but we will not be responsible for any costs incurred by you.
- Children must be supervised at all times during the workshop by a parent or guardian.
- My Pet Pals workshops are promoted by Pets at Home Limited of Epsom Avenue, Stanley Green Trading Estate, Cheshire SK9 3RN.
- For more information on The Scouting Association and to download fun activity packs, please visit www.scouts.org.uk/petsathome
Cub Scout Animal Carer Workshop
Book your Cubs in for an amazing workshop at your local Pets at Home, where they will meet our Pet Experts and work towards earning their Animal Carer Activity Badge.