Caring for pets: videos for kids
Quick answer
Start with pet songs from Super Simple Songs, Elmo choosing a pet and Khan Academy Kids' "Taking Care of Pets", then try RSPCA videos on feeding rabbits and making cat toys. Dogs Trust and ASPCA clips at the end are for grown-ups. Use Repeat one or an A–B loop on a care step.
Videos in this playlist
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I Love My Pet 🐾 | Celebrate Cute Animals! | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop - 2
I Have A Pet | Animal Song | Super Simple SongsSuper Simple Songs - Kids SongsPlay from here Loop - 3
Baby Dogs And Puppy Fun | Taking Care of Pets | Circle Time with Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsPlay from here Loop - 4
Elmo and Friends Find the Best Pet | Sesame Street Full EpisodeSesame StreetPlay from here Loop - 5
Blippi Learns About Animals For Kids At The Animal Shelter | Educational Videos For ToddlersBlippi - Educational Videos for KidsPlay from here Loop - 6
Blippi Pets Cute Animals in the Shelter! | Educational Videos for KidsBlippi - Educational Videos for KidsPlay from here Loop - 7
Let's train our dog! 🐾 | Can YOUR dog complete this agility obstacle course? | Super Simple PlaySuper Simple Play with Caitie!Play from here Loop - 8
Clifford the Big Red Dog FULL EPISODE | Towel Team Go! / Puppy Preschool 🦸♀️ | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop - 9
Super Awesome Pets | Super Animals Full Episode | Nat Geo KidsNat Geo KidsPlay from here Loop - 10
Cats | Learn more about cats for kids | Kids academyKids AcademyPlay from here Loop - 11
All About Cats: Fun Facts and Cat Habits! Kids AcademyKids AcademyPlay from here Loop - 12
3 Cool Facts About Cats!SciShow KidsPlay from here Loop - 13
'Harry the Dirty Dog' read by Betty WhiteStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop - 14
'That Cat Can't Stay' read by Haley Lu RichardsonStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop - 15
DIY Hamster Cardboard Treat Tube Make!RSPCAPlay from here Loop - 16
Make a Cat Puzzle FeederRSPCAPlay from here Loop - 17
Make a Fishing Rod Cat Toy!RSPCAPlay from here Loop - 18
DIY Dog Sock ToyRSPCAPlay from here Loop - 19
Make a Cat Castle!RSPCAPlay from here Loop - 20
How to handle your rabbitsRSPCAPlay from here Loop - 21
Feeding your rabbitsRSPCAPlay from here Loop - 22
How to health check your rabbitsRSPCAPlay from here Loop - 23
Guide to Rabbit EnvironmentsRSPCAPlay from here Loop - 24
How good is your dog's memory? | Dogs TrustDogs TrustPlay from here Loop - 25
Digging deep! Create a quick and easy enrichment box | Dogs TrustDogs TrustPlay from here Loop - 26
How to teach your dog the figure eight! | Dogs TrustDogs TrustPlay from here Loop - 27
Ask the ASPCA: I Just Adopted a Kitten… Now What?ASPCAPlay from here Loop - 28
Thinking of adopting a dog? | Dogs TrustDogs TrustPlay from here Loop - 29
Handling your puppy | Dogs TrustDogs TrustPlay from here Loop - 30
ASPCA Grooming 101 - Brushing for CatASPCAPlay from here Loop - 31
How to adopt a pet from the RSPCARSPCAPlay from here Loop
What can children learn about looking after a pet?
Pets need fresh food and water, a clean and safe place to live, exercise and play, gentle handling and visits to the vet. These videos show each of those in a child-friendly way, from Blippi at an animal shelter to RSPCA guides on rabbits and hamsters.
Which videos are for grown-ups?
The last few videos, from Dogs Trust, the ASPCA and the RSPCA, are for parents thinking about adopting a pet or caring for a new puppy or kitten. Watch them first, then share the kid-friendly videos and decide together which jobs your child can do.
Frequently asked questions
How can RepeatWatch help a child learn a pet care routine?
Drag A and B around the step you want, like how to hold a rabbit or how to make a puzzle feeder, and it repeats until you change it. Save each step on keys 1–9, or slow a step to 0.75× to follow along.
What age can a child look after a pet alone?
Children in grades 1–2 (ages 6–8) can often help with feeding, brushing and play, but a grown-up should stay responsible for the pet's health and safety. Supervise young children with animals, especially dogs they do not know.