PLEDGE FOR NEW PET ADOPTERS

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I pledge to do everything I can to keep my pet from becoming a nuisance in my community;

I will not allow her/him to run free/out of my control;

I will seek professional help to get my pet to be quiet, or keep him/her quiet both when I am home and away, so as not to disturb my neighbors;

I pledge to "scoop poop" from my pet when off my property, so that my pet and other pets will always be welcome in public;

I pledge that if I have to move residences for any reason, I am aware that finding housing that accepts pets can take longer than average, but that I will commit to moving with my pet, as I would move with a member of my family;

I pledge that if, for any reason, I can no longer keep this pet, I will not abandon him/her and I will return my pet to the shelter (if required) or leave ample time to find a new, appropriate home, tell the new owners truthfully all the pet's behaviors, good and bad, and follow up occasionally to make sure the pet is safe and content.

From "Loyalty," petfinder.com bookmark. Pledge adapted from Sue Sternberg.