I was just wondering what ways you all use to educate the youngsters in your life about animals and how important it is to be kind to animals? Do you think it's something they just pick up or something that has to be actively taught to them?

When my kids were young, I didn't have the time to do all the rescue stuff I do now. We had cats and dogs, but basically all they saw was how I treated them and I made sure they always treated our animals with respect. Both my kids grew up to be animal lovers, but my daughter actively shows her affection for animals while my son is much more subdued.
Now I have 2 grandkids and I really want to instill in them the true love of animals that I have. Whenever they come to visit, or I go visit them, I make sure to incorporate something relating to animals in our activities. It could be reading a book, going to the zoo, watching a movie or simply interacting with my 8 cats. When they get old enough, I plan on taking them with me when I do my volunteering and showing them how much joy you can get from rescuing an animal and finding it a good home.

What ways do you use to instill love of animals and caring in the young people in your life?
Purrs,
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Munchie

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