Kids Corner
FUN FACTS! Pet Trivia A dog was the world’s first astronaut. In 1957, the same
Cats have five toes on each front paw, but only four toes
year Arizona Humane Society was founded, a dog named Laikia was sent into space by the Russian government.
on each back paw.
Iguanas can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes.
Cats can run as fast as a car. At full speed, a cat can sprint about 31 miles per hour. Most dogs can run about 19 miles per hour.
A goldfish can live up to 30 years. Dogs only sweat from their feet. The only way for them to release heat is by panting.
Quick Quiz! If a cat’s tail is raised and still, the cat is: a. offering a friendly greeting b. feeling impatient c. preparing to pounce d. displaying fear When a dog is relaxed, he will: a. perk his ears up b. wag his tail c. distribute his weight evenly on all four feet d. all of the above What is the one nutrient a guinea pig’s body cannot produce, but still needs? a. Vitamin E b. broccoli c. Vitamin C d. walnuts During the summer, you should: a. walk your dog in the middle of the day b. walk your dog early in the morning/late at night c. walk your dog before/after nap time d. never walk your dog Find the answers at kidscorner.azhumane.org
A chinchilla takes all of his baths in dust instead of with water. These little guys will roll around in a box of dust each day to get the excess oils out of their soft, plush coats.
Max is the most popular name for a dog in the U.S., U.K. and Australia.