Show children nent pets to learn habits MILWAUKEE WIS designed to acquaint school children with the care and proper handling of small animals which are popular as pets a R live animal rental service has been opened by the wisconsin humane society shelter here fifteen guinea pigs 15 hamsters 20 white mice 12 rabbits 6 japanese waltzing mif mice and 2 opossums sums are available ava ilabe for or loan in pairs the furnishes cages and dry food tor for two weeks although borrowers are expected to buy fresh food the service is available to all schools in milwaukee city and county A leaflet gives information on habits feeding and cleaning needs of the animals the new animal service is a phase of the socie tys public school educational cat ional program which began in september 1945 |