PDSA Education Centre
We know it's important to be a great pet owner, which is why we need to teach children how to take care of their pets. We have lots of free resources to help educate the next generation of pet owners.
At PDSA we are passionate about educating children about pets. We believe it’s important for children to learn to care for and respect animals – as this helps them grow up to become the caring and compassionate pet owners of the future. We've got loads of great educational resources for you to check out below!
Resources for schools
Petwise Award
Our free PetWise Award is a fun, curriculum-linked learning resource with ready prepared presentations, worksheets and loads of activities for kids!
Need resources?
We have a range of downloadable resources for key stages 1-3 to add a bit of pet-related learning to your everyday lessons.
The Pet Education Partnership (PEP)
Visit the PEP website for free resources to help children aged 5–11 understand, respect, and care for animals.
Fun for the kids:
Free Activity Pack
Full of fun puzzles and activities, our free children's pack is a PAWsome way to learn all about pets and keep kids entertained!
Children and Pets Survey 2025
Created with leading animal welfare charities, this 2025 survey reveals children's feelings, experiences, and understanding of responsible, compassionate pet ownership.
Free talks
We are currently able to offer face-to-face talks in some areas of the UK, but have limited availability. For areas outside of these, we are happy to deliver live digital talks via Teams or Zoom. Contact us at education@pdsa.org.uk to find out more about our locations or request a talk by filling out our booking form.