The focus is on interactive education and role playing for children ages 5 to 9, but information is available for all age groups and adults. Much of the information is presented on bilingual syntia boards. Once adopted, the crated stuffed animal is taken to the animal hospital for a health examination. Children role-play as adoption agents or adopter and volunteers from the Providence Rescue League talk to children about responsible pet ownership. A microscope is fixed to the counter with items for viewing such as animal hair, quills, scales, feathers and parasites in laminated slides.
Flip books focus on animal health and the elements of owner responsibility.
A plexiglass cabinet includes turtle and snake skeletons, animal bones and a synthetic heart infested with heartworm. A large mural on the Adoption Center and Animal Hospital wall depicts the mathematical problems related to pet reproduction and pet overpopulation. Other topics include choosing pets if allergies are a problem, when turtles might be a good choice. One monitor helps children write about or draw a picture of a favorite pet. Drawings are hung on the walls and kids are encouraged to contribute photos or drawings of their pets.