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Dora and Kai-Lan's Pet Shelter

ESRB Rating:
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Release Date: November 1, 2011
Game System: DS
Publisher: 2K Play
Players: 1
Family Friendly Video Games Approved
Family Friendliness: We tested Dora and Kai-Lan’s Pet Shelter with kids ranging from 4 to 11 years old.  The younger ones were able to control everything with not problems due to the great verbal instructions given by the game.  The older kids did become a bit bored with the gameplay, but it kept preschoolers and elementary engaged for quite some time.  We also really appreciate how the activities and tips can translate into healthy pet habits in real life.
Highlights:
- Nice use of many different DS controls, including voice into the microphone.

- Verbal instructions make this game playable by even non-readers.

- Educational value in the healthy pet tips and throughout the gameplay.
Lowlights:
- Although kids may be sad to see pets they get attached to sent off, they can still have the opportunity to petsit it from time to time.
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Game Details:

Dora & Kai-Lan’s Pet Shelter focuses on the “nurture and play” aspects of animal interaction.  Diego brings animals into the shelter, and it’s up to players to develop relationships with cute bunnies, kittens bears and more.  The goal is to try and adopt as many different pet as possible.

When a new animal arrives at the shelter, kids can choose from one of three names for their pets.  Throughout the course of caring for them, they’ll be asked to perform different caregiving or play activities to help it out.  Some involve the screen and stylus, but others involve using the built-in microphone of the DS.

We tested Dora and Kai-Lan’s Pet Shelter with kids ranging from 4 to 11 years old.  The younger ones were able to control everything with not problems due to the great verbal instructions given by the game.  The older kids did become a bit bored with the gameplay, but it kept preschoolers and elementary engaged for quite some time.  We also really appreciate how the activities and tips can translate into healthy pet habits in real life.

INFORMATION FROM COMPANY FACT SHEET
When pets in need must find a new home, it's Dora and Kai-lan to the rescue. In Dora & Kai-lan's Pet Shelter players help these two favorite Nickelodeon friends care for adorable puppies, cuddly kittens, friendly bunnies and adventurous birds. Players will eventually find appropriate homes for their furry and feathered friends, but before that happens they will learn about the animals and how to care for them. Pets are kept healthy through a routine of bathing, feeding, grooming and even potty-training. Players also have fun with their new animal friends in backyard games, dressing them up and teaching them new tricks to earn treats, toys, hats and more. After pets are found a new home they can also come back to the shelter for a visit and play time. 

Key Game Features
Help Dora and Kai-lan care for lost pets and match them up with loving families. Pets can also come back for play dates. 

Perform vet checkups while you keep pets happy by bathing, feeding, grooming and even potty-training them. 

Play backyard games, dress-up your pets and teach them new tricks to earn treats, toys, hats and more. 

Learn interesting animal attributes to match prospective owners with their perfect pet. 

Kid-tested for age-appropriateness, fun-factor and quality. 

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