Pet World: My Animal Shelter helps kids practice and improve the following skills:

Self-Awareness: Adjusting to the needs and agendas of other people. 

Being aware of the needs of others is a core component to Pet World: My Animal Shelter. The player needs to match families with their perfect pet and this requires some listening skills as well. Looking at what each family is asking for and comparing this with the animals that are currently available is necessary in order to match the animals with an appropriate family. For players who struggle with listening to others and adjusting based on the needs of other people, this game can be a great way to practice this skill in a small, low stakes environment. 

Organization: Organizing and managing one’s own environment and possessions. 

There are many different tasks that need to be completed every day in the animal shelter and the player needs to use organizational skills to successfully complete them. The player needs to check on every animal, look at their notes to assess their health and happiness levels, and then go about feeding, cleaning, and grooming them to maintain their comfort and care. For players who struggle with organization, there is a brief tutorial at the beginning of the game that will help you learn how to care for the animals before you begin your actual job at the shelter.