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Want to show off your pet’s skills and tricks?
Your pet—your dog or cat or bird or even your turtle!—could be the perfect 4-H project for you. You may think you know all there is to know about Fido or Fluffy, but through 4-H, you could learn so much more.
Or how about raising a puppy to become a Leader Dog or a special friend and companion for someone with a disability? It might hurt to give away an animal you’ve worked with so hard, but just imagine how good you’ll feel inside knowing how much you’ve enriched someone else’s life!
Contact
For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or:
Nikki Hersch, Companion Animal Statewide Contact
Email: herschni@msu.edu
Phone: (989) 743-2257
News
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Tips for being at home with your dog
Published on June 24, 2020
Are you home more often and not sure what to do with your dogs? Here are some tips for keeping them engaged and learning. -
New online series in livestock education
Published on May 28, 2020
A new seven-part series focuses on livestock daily care, nutrition and showmanship. -
Novel coronavirus information for animal owners
Published on April 23, 2020
There are many questions regarding animal and human health during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there are animal health experts we can turn to for answers. -
Strategies to improve professionalism at fair
Published on July 31, 2019
Prepare to interact with the public just like you prepare for the show ring. -
Surviving the county fair: Tips for parents to help make the most of positive learning opportunities
Published on July 10, 2019
County fairs can be stressful and emotional for families. Parents, you can help make it a positive experience for your child by leading by example!
