I was in the family room to see what my younger son was watching on TV this Saturday morning. The usual run of commercials showed up. One was pleasantly surprising: a veterinary hospital play set! I remember the LEGO zoo and farm play sets we bought when the boys were younger. Not much else was available, except for stuffed animals of varying quality.
I was intrigued. We like toys that stimulate the imagination and allow for role playing, while teaching our children to think. So I went on a short hunt for other pet-related play sets and toys. These toys can also be used to stimulate family discussions about nurturing, being responsible for a pet’s life, etc. Or just for fun.
Fisher Price has Sonya Lee and Her Pet Salon and Chutes and Ladders with a pet twist: Rescue Hero’s Pet Rescue
FurReal Friends: Jungle Cat (Leopard Cub) or the tamer Calico or Marmalade
A few of Hasbro’s Pet Shop play set and add-ons:
Littlest Pet Shop Little Lovin’ Pet Playhouse
Cat & Dog
Persian Cat with Carrier
Even the venerable toy icon Barbie has Barbie Pet Doctor Kit with Cat
Then there are these imagination prompting play sets, too:
Deluxe Complete Little Kitten Care Set for Children
Learning Resources: Pretend and Play Animal Hospital
Parents’ Animal Hospital
Step2′s Village Veterinarian Accessory Set
But where did you get her and why can’t you keep her…? Questions and more questions.