Be a Responsible Pet Guardian
- Think about the responsibilities involved before adopting a pet.
- Be committed to caring for your pet for its entire life which can be as long as 10-20 years.
- Spay or Neuter your pet - they will be healthier and have fewer behavioral problems.
- Provide nutritious food and fresh water daily.
- Provide monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention medicine.
- Use a collar with identification tag or microchip on your pet.
- Give your pet love, exercise and attention daily.
- Take the time and patience to train your pet using praise and training classes.
- Provide alternative care when gone for long periods of time or on vacation.
- Groom your pet as needed.
- Obey local pet ordinances.
- Provide shelter with a comfortable, quiet, dry place to sleep or rest when needed.
- Take your pet to a veterinarian for regular check-ups, vaccinations and medical care when ill or injured.
