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.