The companion animal project teaches about the selection and care of a companion animal; the maintenance and production of companion animals; the responsibilities of having a companion animal; the importance of keeping accurate records; and the importance of citizenship, sportsmanship and cooperation.

• Project Description  – PDF
• Volunteer Description  – PDF

National 4-H Curriculum Resources

• Cat 1 – Purr-fect Pals – link
• Cat 2 – Climbing Up! – link
• Cat 3 – Leaping Forward Cat Group Helper’s Guide – link
• Pets – Group Activity Helper’s Guide Pets – link
• Pets 1 – Pet Pals Pets – link
• Pets 2 – Scurrying Ahead – link
• Pets 3 – Scaling the Heights – link