Puzzles, games, fun animalfacts and more!

PIMA ANIMAL CARE CENTER

Treat all animals with love and respect. I will always be kind, gentle and patient

with all animals I meet!

Write your name here

Kindness Pledge:

Fill in the blanks with the actions you will take to treat all animals with kindness:

1. I will make sure animals are safe by:

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2. I will be kind to animals by:

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3. I will show respect to animals by:

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4. I will help companion animals by:

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5. I will save animals’ lives by:

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By treating all animals with kindness, you can help make this

world a better place for all our furry friends!

Name our puppy and kitten friends!

A dog’s sense of smell is up to one hundred thousand times more sensitive than a human’s.

The pattern of dog’s and cat’s noses are unique, like human fingerprints.

Word Search Puzzle!Find these words and circle them. Left, right, up, down and diagonal!

What names would you give these two pets? Write them here:

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Draw your favorite pet!Make a drawing of your favorite pet in this picture frame!

My favorite pet is named:

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He / She is my favorite because _________

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Dogs aren’t really color-blind. They do see colors, just not as well as humans.

All kittens are born with blue eyes. As they grow up their eyes change to their adult color.

Ingredients:2 cups flour, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup water

Instructions:Have an adult preheat your oven to 350 F.

Mix together your flour, peanut butter & eggs in a large bowl.

Add in a little bit of water until the mixture becomes wet enough to roll out as dough.

Roll out your dough & cut into shapes with a cookie cutter.

Place your treats onto your baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes at 350 F. Allow them to cool completely before touching them or feeding to your dog!

Peanut butter dog treats you can make at home

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Across1. Someone who donates their time to others, including animals2. Pets wear this around their necks to hold their ID tags3. Tool used to keep a dog close by and safe when walking4. Swishes back and forth on a playful kitty5. Special snack for dogs and catsDown1. How dogs get cleaned by people2. Tool used to remove tangles

from an animal’s hair3. A place that cares for pets

until they find a family4. Animals use these to

listen5. A child or pet you love to

play and bond with

Cats sleep 16 hours a day. A third of cats’ time awake is usually spent cleaning themselves.

Dogs can only sweat from between the pads of their feet. Panting is the way they cool themselves down.

Crossword PuzzleFill in the words to find the answers!

Be safe around dogs

Let a dog sniff the back of your hand before trying to pet them.

Always ask permission before petting someone else’s dog.

Color this page and learn how you can prevent dog bites!

Don’t bother a sleeping dog.

Don’t pull a dog’s ears or tail. Don’t try to steal a dog’s toys or food!

Don’t chase or scare dogs! They could bite you if they become afraid.

Dogs get to know people by their smell.

Dog’s wet noses help them to smell better. The mucus traps more scent particles in the air.

Licking their noses helps them smell even more!

Help our pets find loving homes

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FINISH!Our pets want the same things that people do! A loving home, plenty of food, water and toys.

They need a safe place to live and friends to play with.

Cats don’t meow at other cats. They use this sound only for getting attention from humans.

Dogs and cats dream, just like people! What do you think they dream about?

Know your pet’s body language

major crouchingslight

crouching

staring, focused on an object

hiding, looking half asleep

walking with flat back, tail down, head down

laying on side,flicking tail

ready to jump off of perch

sudden grooming, excessive grooming

furrowed brows, ears rotated backwards

dialated eyes

hair raised, staring, eyes turned back

major cowering

slight cowering

hyper vigilant, looking in many directions

acting sleepy or tired, when they shouldn’t be tired

suddenly won’t eat, but was hungry earlier

moving in slow motion walking slowly on the floor

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pacing back and forth

panting when not hot or thirsty

brows furrowed, ears to side

licking lips, when no food is nearby

When pets are nervous or frightened they tell you with their bodies.

What do pets need to be happy and healthy?

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4. _________________ 5. _________________3. _________________

8. _________________6. _________________5. _________________

Write the names of all these things that pets need! Answers are on the back page!

Calico cats (orange, black and white) are almost always female.

It takes eighteen muscles to move a dog’s ear. The ability to aim their ears helps them to hear better.

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Answers to Page 5 Questions:

1. Litterbox (for cats)

2. Pet carrier for doctor’s appointments

3. Scratching Post (for cats)

4. Good, healthy food and clean water

5. Toys, toys, toys! (Just like us)

6. Doctor visits and vaccinations to keep them healthy

7. A leash (for dogs)

8. A Pima County License (for dogs)

Answers to Puzzles:

No peeking!

Answers toCrossword

Puzzle

Answer to Word Search Puzzle Map Through the Maze

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520-724-5900www.pima.gov/animalcare

4000 N. Silverbell Road at Sweetwater Drive

4546 171012 DB

Pima Animal Care Center has a mission to rescue pets in need, protect our community, and save lives. As our community’s only open-admission shelter, PACC cares for about 20,000 pets each year and is the only shelter in the county that never turns away a pet in need.

PACC is also our community’s largest adoption agency and has the largest selection of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens.

Illustration and design by Dave Burnham, Pima County Communications Office.