Be a Responsible Pet Person

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.