POCKET PETS

Lions, tigers, and bears…oh my! These do not make good pets, but many other animals do. The 4-H pocket pet project will help you explore what kind of pet fits into your family’s lifestyle and how you can be an excellent caretake for it.

What can you Learn?

Gather information and determine the best pet for your family
Learn about the proper care, grooming and feeding of your pet
Learn to identify the parts of your pet for conversations with your vet
Create a plan to prevent your pet from getting lost or finding it if it gets lost
Purchase and use the appropriate grooming equipment and techniques
Practice appropriate training for your pet

Pocket Pets Guidebook

Info Sheets

Curriculum

Lesson Plan

Info Sheets

Curriculum

Lesson Plan

Contact Us

Wyoming 4-H

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources

Room 112

1000 E. University Ave

Laramie, WY 82071

Dept. 3354

Email: 4h@uwyo.edu

Phone: (307) 766-5170

The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming’s only four-year university in the rarefied air of the top research universities in the United States.

The University of Wyoming is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.