New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Owners
1. I will take my pet to a veterinarian for a yearly examination. Maintaining their health will not only save me money in the long run, but my pet will live a longer and happier life as well.
2. I will not feed my pet people food. Their digestive system is not meant to handle it and they will become “lurkers” around my kitchen and dining room table.
3. I will take my pets to training classes and use the techniques suggested so that they are well behaved animals. They will come to know what’s expected from them and this will make my life and theirs less chaotic.
4. I will keep my pet thoroughly groomed which includes brushing, clipping, or whatever else is necessary to keep them and my household more comfortable. This will reduce the amount of dander and hair that lingers, and keep longer haired animals cooler in the summer.
5. I will not ignore my pets. They need exercise just as much as I do. Keeping them locked up in a postage stamp sized backyard is not daily exercise.
6. I will take care to remove all dangerous objects, hazards, and chemicals from within the reach of my animal in my home. I might even keep a pet first aid kit handy in case they get hurt.
Bonus: I will love my pet! After all it is I who decided to have them in the first place and they depend upon me for their well being.
Source: American Humane Association
Published 12/12/08
