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When bringing home "Rover" or
"Fluffy" for the first time, it's important to keep in mind that
anything can happen. Your new pet will need some time to get familiar to its
new environment - so be patience for the first few weeks. The period of
adjustment is different for every animal.
To help insure the success of this, do some preparation
before bringing your new pet home.
Dogs and cats can be your most
faithful companions, but they do bring with them responsibilities and
obligations that must be considered by anyone thinking about getting
one.
When first bringing your new pet home,
remember to do all the
proper
introductions. This can be critical to your successful
adoption. Pets and family members just need time to adjust to the
newcomer.
What you'll need:
For a dog:
-- Collar with ID tag and leash
-- Quality food for the age of your dog (puppy, adult, or senior)
-- A dog bed will provide a place all their own and help keep them
off your couch or bed
(if this is what you want)
-- A secured yard environment (fence, tie-out, or invisible
fencing)
-- Grooming tools
For a
cat:
-- Secure pet carrier
-- Quality food for the age of your cat (kitten, adult, or senior)
-- Litter box, litter, and scoop
-- Grooming tools including cat
nail scissors
-- Scratching
post
Here are some "What to
expect" considerations when you bring home your new pet.
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Expect - a few mishaps - remember your pet is not perfect - just be forgiving
if it goes to the bathroom where it should not
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Expect
- your pet to have a lack of manners - take it to training classes
(dogs) if necessary
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Expect - a companion who asks no questions, makes no
judgments
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Expect - to come home to a presence that is always happy to see you
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Expect - a lifetime commitment from your pet - a pet is yours to
love and care for from the day he arrives until the day he
dies. It is up to you to provide him with a lifetime
guarantee.
For more
information - consult our Education Information
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