Which pets would fit into your family? How could you be an excellent caretaker? Learn about a variety of small pets, such as cats, dogs, birds, guinea pigs, iguanas, snakes or frogs.
What can you do?
In the pets project, you can learn more about:
- Feeding
- Housing and daily needs
- Choosing a pet
- Pet body parts identification
- Pet art
- Pet communication
- Handling
- Genetics and reproduction
These are just some of the many ways you can participate in this project.
Project information
Get started with 4-H'ers in your area
- Contact your local 4-H office for more info.
Get started on your own
- Begin your project learning with the pets project learning resource guide.
- Reflect on your project and what you've learned using 4-H record keeping.
Project opportunities near you
Get in touch with your local 4-H office to learn about pets project events and activities in your area.
Interested in getting involved as a pets project volunteer?
Contact your local 4-H office or learn more about volunteering in 4-H.
Fair information
What does it mean to show at the fair?
For 4-H'ers, local and state showcase events (like the Minnesota State Fair) are not just fun events. They provide youth opportunities to exhibit the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year– and to continue their learning.
Contact your local 4-H office for pets project showcase opportunities near you.
Exhibit ideas and judging criteria
Get exhibit ideas and find out what the judge is looking for in the evaluation sheet (Google Doc).
Reviewed in 2023