By Kellie Moody
MOST children love animals and have or would like a pet.
Recently the representatives from Wilvos and Sunshine Coast Dog Obedience Club visited the Prep students from Sunshine Beach State School to teach them that pets need more than cuddles to be happy.
The Dog Obedience Club demonstrated kind training techniques and ways to communicate with and handle their dog.
The students were amazed to learn that some of the volunteers took their pet to places like nursing homes, hospitals, child care centres and schools to support the learning, life and rehabilitation of people.
The Wilvos who rescue, rear, rehabilitate and release sick, injured and orphaned wildlife taught the students what they should do if they found an injured animal. The students were astounded by how many animals the Wilvos care for.
The AVA PetPEP School Visit Program is a pets and people education program supported by the Australian Vet Association.
