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Animated by the award-winning animator, Sheila
Graber, this entertaining and educational program introduces children to
a number of animals that are popular as pets, including a Cat, Turtle,
Guinea Pig, Bird, Fish, Rabbit, Mouse, Frog, Pony and Dog. Each
segment shows how the animals grow, and also helps children understand each
animal's behavior, as well as his or her responsibility if they should ever
have such an animal as a pet. Produced by Nicole Jouve. 08DR PI 52 min.
Also animated by Sheila Graber: The Animated World of Sheila Graber Series and Just So Stories (Animated) |
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Chinchillas are adorable rodents native to South America.
They are quiet, gentle animals that require very little care and make
excellent pets. They are shy and easily frightened; however, if handled when
they are young, they remain tame and docile with regular handling. This
comprehensive how-to program offers expert advice on how to properly care
for chinchillas, including advice on a handling the animals, a proper diet,
cages, dust baths and toys. Produced by Lorian Elbert. 08DR IJSCA 30 min.
Also by Lorian Elbert: Dignity 1: A Study of Schizophrenia and Dignity 2: The Human Side of Mental Illness |
| This comprehensive program takes you through all the stages to ensure your kitten grows up to become a happy, healthy and much loved addition to your family. Did you know cats have an extra sense organ, and can actually 'taste' smell? Did you know, in ancient Egypt, cats were worshipped and regarded as sacred? Did you know, in relation to their body size, cats have the largest eyes of any mammal? The cat's grace and beauty have inspired artists since ancient times. By Victorian times they became pampered pets. Recognized not just as rat catchers, but faithful loving companions. Cats come in a whole variety of sizes, coat lengths and temperaments; and there's bound to be one out there to match your lifestyle. It's important to appreciate differences in gender. Males will mark their territory by spraying, have a tendency to be involved in territorial fighting and are prone to roam, all of which can be stopped by neutering before the male reaches puberty. Females, which are left intact, can be over affectionate when in heat and will make a yowling noise to attract a mate. On the whole, males do appear to be more affectionate, while females tend to be more aloof. It all comes down to your personal preference. There are three main body types: the Cobby, the Foreign and the Muscular. The Cobby cat is short, compact and low on the legs with a broad rump and shoulders; the head is round and the tail short and thick. The Foreign cat is elegant with a long tail, slim body and slender legs; they have pricked up ears, a wedge shaped head and slanting eyes. The Muscular cat is quite robust with strong bones and a thick body on short but well proportioned legs; they have an apple shaped head, large cheeks and a broad short nose. Cats are intriguing creatures, captivating whether just sleeping in the sun or playing with a ball. They're loving and affectionate but have an independent character that guarantees them a special place in our hearts. 08DR IJSCA 45 min. |
| Puppies are a joy to behold, but with that joy comes responsibility. Whether you have a pedigree or a mixed breed, the same general rules apply when caring for your pet. In this program experts take you through all the necessary steps to ensure that your puppy grows up to become a healthy, well behaved and much loved addition to your family. Like people, all puppies have different personalities and no two are exactly the same. For this reason, owners of new puppies or dogs will have to take time to get to know them, to build trust and to discover what actually motivates them. If you have a mixed breed puppy, you should try to think about what possible breeds of dog are in their background. This might give you clues as to what your puppy will be good at, and some of the problems that might occur in the future. If your puppy has some working dog background, you'll need to decide if you can provide the stimulation and attention it'll require. It's a common misconception that clever breeds need less training, so think carefully when choosing a puppy. There's also a belief that mixed breed puppies are always easier, and have less problems than pedigree puppies, but the reality depends on what breeds have come together in your puppy, what its early months were like and how much training it's had. Your puppy will show features of the breeds that have made it, and you need to be able to provide for all its needs. Whether your mixed breed puppy is large or small he will need training from an early age. Be honest with yourself about your own situation, and choose a puppy to match your lifestyle. 08DR IJSCA 40 min. |
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"Highly Recommended. The perfect guide to caring for your
rabbit." -The Rabbit Welfare Fund This how-to program is the perfect guide to owning and caring properly for a rabbit; it is comprehensive, packed with useful information, yet easy to understand, and takes viewers through all growing stages, ensuring your rabbit grows up to be happy and healthy. Here you learn about litter training, rabbit body language, correct feeding, rabbit varieties, proper housing and grooming; also you receive expert health advice and answers to questions such as, should you feed your rabbit lettuce? (No) Can you litter box train your bunny? (Yes) Does a rabbit's teeth stop growing? (No). Produced by Houndstar Productions, Inc. 08DR IJSCA 40 min. |
| This comprehensive how-to takes you through all the stages to ensure your rats grow up to become happy, healthy and much loved additions to your family. Rats are inquisitive and friendly and if properly socialized by careful handling from birth, there's no reason why they won't grow up to become curious fun loving characters, happy to sit in your lap or climb up on your shoulder! Rats are nocturnal and most active at night and have an average lifespan of 2-3 years. The Rat is the first symbol of the Chinese Zodiac - a sign of cunning and prosperity. The ancient Mayan civilization used to worship the Rat, as did the ancient Egyptians. Even today, there is a temple in India devoted to rats, where hundreds of thousands scuffle around in safety and harmony with the human occupants. Did you know that a group of Rats is called a Mischief, and in these groups they take care of the sick & injured. They're very clean, and spend hours every day carefully grooming themselves and each other. Pet rats are seldom aggressive and will quickly become your best friend. They are very intelligent and great problem solvers. Rats will rapidly work out a maze or negotiate a slalom course. They are always inventive and are easy to teach tricks to. They are herd animal by nature and are happiest in groups of the same sex so it's not advisable to keep just one. If you have other animals in the house such as a cat or dog, you'll have to be very careful as they could well view your rats as a meals on legs. Likewise, rats see gerbils, birds, hamsters and mice as possible food, so never put them together. 08DR IJSCA 45 min. |