Whether you're a fish, hamster or cat lover, this project is intended for members to learn more about their household friends. You will focus on hand or aquarium pets or cats as you learn about the different species and how to keep them healthy. You will have the chance to be creative and design a toy for your pet, create a commercial or even a scavenger hunt.
Pets
Beginner
- Identify hazards for pets around your home
- Invent a toy for your pet
- Learn about your pet's nutritional needs
Intermediate
- Learn about your pet's digestive tract
- Examine your pet to make sure it is healthy
- Create a commercial about pet ownership or care
Advanced
- Learn the symptoms and treatment of diseases
- Learn about taxonomic classification
- Plan a pet store scavenger hunt
Cats
Beginner
- Factors to use when choosing a cat
- Practice cat grooming techniques
- Identify household cat hazards
Intermediate
- Recognize cat senses
- Learn about cat cousins
- Understand cat behavior
Advanced
- Study cat diseases affecting people
- Learn about cat genetics
- Practice cat showmanship
Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.
Pets (PT100)
- Pet Pals (ages 7-10)
- Scurrying Ahead (ages 11-13)
- Scaling the Heights (ages 14+)
Cats (PT101)
- Purr-fect Pals (ages 7-10)
- Climbing Up! (ages 11-13)
- Leaping Forward (ages 14+)
Project Leader Resources
Additional Resources - Veterinary Science
County Level
Medal presented at your 4-H award recognition event
State Level
Medallion and Scholarship to attend National 4-H Congress
- Participants may attend National 4-H Congress once as an active 4-H member
National Level
Represent Kansas at National 4-H Congress
Learn more about project-based events here or contact your local office for additional information.
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