PLEDGE FOR NEW PET ADOPTERS

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I pledge to keep my pet indoors, and to include him/her in the activities of the household while we are home, as much as possible

I pledge to keep my pet groomed and free of external parasites and matting;

I pledge to spay or neuter my pet, if he/she is not already;

I pledge to give my pet ample exercise daily;

I pledge to provide my pet with mental stimulation in the form of either play, interactive toys, or training, DAILY;

I pledge to provide my pet with enough training and/or behavioral management so as to enable him to be a welcome part of my community, or managed safely;

I pledge to provide my pet ample outlets for his/her instincts so that s/he does not feel constantly frustrated, or develop behavioral problems because s/he is neglected or under stimulated;

I pledge to provide a home in which my pet clearly knows there are certain rules to which I will insist on and s/he can count on

I pledge to provide my pet with enough toys to satisfy his urge to chew, dig, scratch, etc.;

I pledge to get professional help if my pet has or develops behavior or temperament problems, and, if safe, to manage my pet carefully so as not ot endanger the people and other pets in my community;