Sharing your life with a pet can bring many years of enjoyment and unconditional love. Taking a pet into your home and making him or her a healthy and happy member of your family takes work!
Read through this checklist below and find out if you are a responsible pet person. Your pets will thank you.
Being a Responsible Pet Person Means:
- Thinking about responsibilities before you adopt a pet.
- Getting your pet spayed or neutered.
- Making sure you can care for your pet throughout his or her lifetime.
- Providing your pet with nutritious food and fresh water each day.
- Putting a collar and an identification tag on your pet that includes a clearly written name, address and phone number.
- Taking time and patience to train your pet by using praise and attending training classes.
- Making sure your pet is taken care of when you go away for the day or on vacation.
- Spending time with your pet each day exercising, and giving love and attention.
- Grooming your pet regularly.
- Making sure that you obey local pet laws.
- Giving your pet shelter with a comfortable, quiet, dry place to sleep or rest when needed.
- Taking your pet to a veterinarian for regular check-ups, vaccinations, and treatment for illnesses.
Reprinted with the permission of the Best Friends Animal Society. © 2005 Best Friends. All Rights Reserved.
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