20 Toys That Will Make Your Kids More Responsible With Their Pets

When Pomsies ($28) feel tired, hungry, or cold, they let their owner know with cute sounds and flashing eyes, so kids can cater to their every adorable need.

Infants and toddlers can get a jump start on puppy duty with the VTech Care For Me Learning Carrier ($25). The interactive carrier allows them to bring their plush dog everywhere, and comes with accessories for grooming, feeding, and play.

If the only doctor your child wants to see is Doc McStuffins, the Doc McStuffins Toy Hospital Care Cart ($40, originally $50) is the perfect way to encourage pretend veterinarian play.

Best for children ages three and up, the Manhattan Toy Nursing Nina Cat ($15, originally $26) teaches children about nurturing animals and encourages caring play.

There could be three, four, or five puppies that Just Play Puppy Surprise Misty ($44) is carrying. The sweet pocket-sized pups make the perfect teaching tools for children who have a dog or cat expecting a litter of their own.

Georgie the Interactive Plush Electronic Puppy ($61) does almost everything a real dog would. He can respond to his owner's voice commands, give a high five, and has over 100 types of other puppy-related behaviors.

The Barbie Newborn Pups Doll and Pets ($19) allows doll lovers to mimic the behaviors of caring for newborn puppies.

A collar translates furReal Chatty Charlie, The Barkin' Beagle's ($30, originally $50) barks into easy-to-understand phrases that kids can follow in order to care for him.

Kids can become comfortable with the idea of taking their own pet to the vet with the Barbie Pet Care Center ($35, originally $43). A puppy, cat, kitten, and hamster are all included, and can be X-rayed and examined at four different stations.

Farmers in training get a feel for what it takes to manage a farm when they play with the Fisher-Price Little People Caring For Animals Farm ($40).

After responsible kids keep a chicken egg safe and sound inside the Little Live Pets Surprise Chick House ($22, originally $25), a colorful chick (which also sings and chirps) will hatch as their reward.

Children easily learn cause and effect by caring for Little Live Pets Snuggles My Dream Puppy ($45, originally $58). The realistic pup responds to belly rubs, can be fed with a bottle, and will even fall asleep in his new owner's arms after being cuddled.

Bandages, a stethoscope, and other realistic vet tools inside the Lakeshore Pet Vet Center ($35) will prepare children for what to expect when they take their furry friends to the vet.

Kids will look forward to grooming their pets after playing with the Melissa & Doug Feeding and Grooming Pet Care Set ($18, originally $30).

Scooping poop is probably the most undesirable pet chore of all time. Luckily for parents, the furReal Kami, My Poopin' Kitty ($22, originally $25) makes the task seem a bit more enjoyable.

Rescue Runts ($20) teach children how to care for and love a rescue dog. These adorable plushes arrive with messy hair and fleas, with tools for their new owner to transform them into happy, healthy companions.

Toddlers and young children can practice brushing their pet's teeth with the Dentist Pet Clinic app (free download).

Hatchimals ($60) arrive inside a colorful, speckled egg, which kids must care for and pay attention to in order to make it hatch. Kids can provide even more TLC as the Hatchimal ages.

The Zoomer Show Pony ($35-$77) is interactive in almost every way possible. Kids will love the way she responds with sound and movement.

The Fisher-Price Little People Animal Rescue Play Set ($40) introduces little ones to the concept (and importance of) keeping animals safe in the community.