Welcome to Ohio 4-H PetPALS
- 2023 Master PetPALS Leader Training is April 23, 2023. Registraiton is open and can be found at https://go.osu.edu/4-hpetpals2023. Registration closes April 17th.Â

People and Animals Linking Successfully!
4-H PetPALS is a program of Ohio State University Extension, 4-H Youth Development. 4-H PetPALS is a leader-directed, experientially based, intergenerational program linking young people and their pets with senior adults. The program utilizes the natural bond between youth and animals to promote positive youth development. Youth gain a greater appreciation for their pets, and experience compassion and caring for senior citizens through the 4-H PetPALS program.
- Master 4-H PetPALS Volunteer Job Description
- 4-H PetPALS FAQs
- 4-H PetPALS Brochure
- Pet Partners Human-Animal Bond Flow Chart
Our Online Purpose
We provide visual aids to leaders and youth, as a supplement to our curriculum. Our curriculum provides very well written step-by-step descriptions for animal behavior and communication, and well written step-by-step instructions for testing pets. Additional photographs and videos are provided online in greater depth.
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