Visit a class room with your pets
Written by Dr.Laxmi Iyer

It's freezing cold outside. No two questions about that. There's no place one can really go out to in this weather. Thank goodness for central heating. The holiday season has just got over. Your kids have to get back to school. There's a fun thing that you can do. You can encourage the friendliest and calmest pets in your family to accompany you to your kid's school. Now, that's going to be loads and loads of fun for you and for your kids to do. The day you make this special announcement, watch how quickly your kids will get ready.

They will be half an hour ahead of schedule and would even help you to get the pets ready to accompany them.

Now, first things first. Okay. So, you've made up your mind to take your pets to your kid's school...but have you cleared the big question?

Have you got permission from the school authorities? Are the principal and your kid's class teacher okay with your pets doing their grand rounds?

This can turn out into a big area of conflict if your kid's school has very strict do's and don'ts about whether pets can come and see kids in class. If you don't want to have a major brawl, get this issue sorted out first.

Once you get the clearance from the school, decide upon the time. Is it going to be during the recess or is there going to be a special half an hour free after lunch time? Verify with your kid's class teacher on this matter first.

Carry all your pet's snacks and other essential stuff that you always carry while travelling with your pets. Also, don't forget to make sure that they are through with their vaccine and deworming routines.

Last, remember to share something funny or memorable that happened to you and your kids when you were with your pets. A warm, endearing story can cause the local animal shelter in your neighbourhood to be flooded with a long list of special requests from kids.

Never underestimate the pester power strength of kids to help all the stray and unwanted pets in your neighbourhood to get adopted.

Your visit with the pets will serve two purposes. A change from the routine for you and your kids. Your contribution to animal welfare by setting up a huge adoption plan into action.

Also, don't forget to carry some special snacks to share with all the children in your kid's class. Cheers! And have a good time!