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December 6, 1946
Arizona Sun
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
What is this article about?
In Milwaukee, the Wisconsin Humane Society starts a pet rental service for schools, lending small animals like guinea pigs and rabbits to teach children proper care, as part of an educational program begun in September 1945.
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Children Rent Pets To Learn Habits
MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Designed to acquaint school children with the care and proper handling of small animals which are popular as pets, a live animal rental service has been opened by the Wisconsin Humane society shelter here.
Fifteen guinea pigs, 15 hamsters, 20 white mice, 12 rabbits, 6 Japanese waltzing mice and 2 opossums are available for loan in pairs. The society furnishes cages and dry food for two weeks although borrowers are expected to buy fresh food.
The service is available to all schools in Milwaukee city and county. A leaflet gives information on habits, feeding and cleaning needs of the animals.
The new animal service is a phase of the society's public school educational program which began in September, 1945.
MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Designed to acquaint school children with the care and proper handling of small animals which are popular as pets, a live animal rental service has been opened by the Wisconsin Humane society shelter here.
Fifteen guinea pigs, 15 hamsters, 20 white mice, 12 rabbits, 6 Japanese waltzing mice and 2 opossums are available for loan in pairs. The society furnishes cages and dry food for two weeks although borrowers are expected to buy fresh food.
The service is available to all schools in Milwaukee city and county. A leaflet gives information on habits, feeding and cleaning needs of the animals.
The new animal service is a phase of the society's public school educational program which began in September, 1945.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Animal Story
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Pet Rental
Animal Education
Humane Society
School Program
What entities or persons were involved?
Wisconsin Humane Society
Where did it happen?
Milwaukee, Wis.
Story Details
Key Persons
Wisconsin Humane Society
Location
Milwaukee, Wis.
Event Date
September 1945
Story Details
The Wisconsin Humane Society opens a live animal rental service for school children to learn care and handling of pets, providing various small animals in pairs with cages and food for two weeks.