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Humane Society’s video game teaches pet responsibility

In an effort to help educate the public about the responsibilities of owning a …

Anyone who's ever raised a pet can testify that it was a lot more work than they originally anticipated. Speaking as someone who's helped raise a total of eight dogs and three cats since he was born, I can testify that animals actually require an immense amount of effort; many families, though, don't really expect or realize just what's required of them when they adopt  that cute little puppy the kids have been pining for. The Humane Society is aware of this problem and has come up with a novel way to help raise awareness: releasing a video game

Pet Pals: New Leash on Life initially puts players in the role of a veterinarian that treats up to fifteen different species, ranging from dogs to chinchillas. As a vet treating rescued animals, players have over 40 different kinds of medical instruments at their disposal. The initial goal of the game is to nurse injured animals back to health; afterwards, though, it's up to the player to actually train the recovering animals so they can be adopted by loving families. 

Overall, it seems like Pet Pals is great idea for parents who want to teach their children about the responsibilities of caring for animals they adopt. The game is available for download for $19.99, and a portion of the sales goes to the Humane Society itself. 

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