A rhyming pet vet treasure hunt for ages 3–7. Read the story, hide the clues around the house and let the junior vets follow the trail to the lost pet. Here are free clues to start with, and a printable version with your child’s name and your own hiding spots.
Read this out loud before the first clue. It turns “go find some cards” into a mission.
Clinic Emergency
Calling all Junior Vets!
This is Dr. Whiskers at the Pet Rescue Clinic. This morning someone left the clinic gate open, and all of our patients wandered off! The puppies, kittens, bunnies and even the hamster are hiding somewhere nearby.
Every pet left a trail of paw prints, and I have tucked eight Paw Print cards along the way. Each one has a rhyming riddle that tells you where to search next.
Vets are gentle, kind and great at working together. Use quiet feet, check every corner, and give a happy bark every time you find a card. Follow the trail to the very end, where a big surprise is waiting!
Your first Paw Print card is attached. Grab your stethoscopes, vets!
Wags and purrs,
Dr. Whiskers, Head Vet
Write each riddle on a card and hide it at the answer to the clue before it. The first clue goes in the kids’ hands after the story.
Oh no, Junior Vets, the clinic gate’s wide!
The pets wandered off, so let’s look far and wide!
Woof! A paw print! You found a clue,
A puppy is waiting somewhere for you!
One pet is left, and it’s waiting for you,
Find it and the whole clinic will cheer, woo-hoo!
The printable Pet Rescue Vet Quest has your child’s name on every page and a rhyming clue for each spot in your home, including ones you type in, like “Grandma’s piano”. You get a host guide, the story briefing, clue cards with pictures for little ones and a finisher certificate, plus Host Mode on your phone for party day. It’s $9.99 and arrives by email in minutes.
