Pet Corner: Free classes to teach children about being a responsible pet owner

The online short courses for children during the midterm break cover a variety of subjects including basic pet care.

The DSPCA's free online classes and workshops are now available to teachers and community groups across the country for students of all ages and abilities. Picture: DSPCA

Ireland’s oldest and largest animal welfare organisation has unveiled a series of virtual initiatives aimed at educating children and adults about the importance of animal welfare and responsible pet care.

The DSPCA usually hosts these educational sessions and talks in-person, but the organisation moved the initiatives online this year as a result of Covid-19. These include pre-recorded guided shelter tours and live virtual talks given on Zoom by one of the DSPCA’s dedicated education outreach team on the importance of responsible pet care and preventing animal cruelty.