Incorporating animals into our lives doesn’t have to come with allergies and messes. Kids will love these pet-themed toys.
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Super memory game
With the Suuuper Size Memory Game by Banana Panda, kids work on their memory skills with their favorite pets and farm animals. Plus, the 6-by-6-inch, sturdy board pictures are great for teaching animal names and sounds to baby. Banana Panda products available at Classroom Plus in Naples. $22.95 at Target, target.com.
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Reading to the rescue
Read a book and save a life. Part of every purchase of a Pet Rescue Club book by Simon & Schuster goes to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. List price, $5.99. Available at major retailers.
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Save the day
You won’t mind your child rescuing these strays. The Scruff-A-Luvs Families pack provides a ragged mom and her babies. Brush them to reveal if they’re cats or dogs. Rub their hearts to see if they’re boys or girls (hearts turn pink or blue). For ages 2 and older. $29.99 at Target, target.com.
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Shake it off
Who knew washing the dog could be so much fun? In the Soggy Doggy Board Game by Spin Master Games, players try to make their way around the tub, but if Soggy Doggy shakes, wipe yourself off and go back to start. First one around the board wins. $19.99, available at most major retailers.
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Unplug with a pug
Create cute art with nothing but a sticky board and colorful yarn — no mess. This Pug Puppy Y’Art Craft Kit won the 2019 ASTRA Best Toys for Kids’ Arts & Crafts 7+ and the 2019 NAPPA Awards’ Best for Creative Fun. $14.99 at kahootz-llc.myshopify.com.