During my last week's Focus 580 program, the topic of pet selection and knowing what to expect in the cost of
ownership of a pet kept coming up.
Not exact matches
The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) released an economic study explaining that not only are there numerous physical and psychological benefits to
keeping a
pet, but also that
pet ownership saves an amazing amount
of money in healthcare costs.
In
keeping with our mission
of responsible
pet ownership, we can help only those animals who have been spayed or neutered and are current on all vaccinations.
It follows that cat litter is an essential component
of cat
ownership and an important item for
pet specialty retailers to
keep in stock.
Keeping your
pet clean is an essential aspect
of pet ownership.
Keeping pets up - to - date on rabies vaccination is a very important part
of pet ownership.
Supporting responsible
pet ownership while
keeping animals and the public safe through enforcement
of the City and County animal ordinances.
While we promote responsible
pet ownership every day
of the year, National Check the Chip Day is a day to spread awareness about the benefits
of microchipping your
pet and the importance
of keeping microchip registration information up - to - date.
To help prove
ownership,
keep a picture
of you with your
pet that is focused on your her identifying characteristics.
Irresponsible
ownership primarily is: Irresponsible breeding Leaving your dog outside chained up with no human contact (or very little) Training your dog to fight Not giving your dog proper socialization with all kinds
of people varying in age colour and sex Walking your dog off leash in public Not Spaying and neutering Not
keeping your
pet's shots up to date Not having your dog licensed by the city Not
keeping your dog on a proper diet Not having a properly fenced yard Not having your dog obedience trained (These are in no particular order)
One
of the core responsibilities
of pet ownership is to
keep our
pets safe.
Keeping your
pet's skin and coat clean and healthy is an important part
of pet ownership.
If someone is not willing to pay for the dog, they probably would not be willing or able to bear the out -
of - pocket expenses that
pet ownership entails (altering, vaccinations, medications, licensing, etc.) Owning a
pet and
keeping her or him in a manner in which she or he will be well cared for and comfortable requires an initial and ongoing financial investment, as well as an emotional and mental investment.
If shelters implement programs to help people
keep the dogs they have, make a good selection
of a new
pet, and work out the problems associated with
pet ownership, the number
of dogs entering shelters will drop.
When 2,000
pet owners were educated about the human health benefits
of pet ownership: 92 % said they were more likely to maintain a
pet's health, including
keeping up with vaccines and preventive medicine 89 % said they were more likely to maintain a
pet's health, including regular check - ups with a veterinarian 88 % said they were more likely to provide a
pet with higher quality nutrition 51 % said they were more likely to purchase
pet health insurance 62 % said they were less likely to skip visits to the veterinarian 89 % said they were more likely to take better care
of a
pet «When people find out that
pets improve heart health, decrease stress, help alleviate depression and address specific conditions that include autism, PTSD and Alzheimer's, they become more focused on caring for their
pet's health,» said HABRI Executive Director, Steven Feldman.
Jelly's Place provides education to the community on vaccinations, socialization
of a new
pet, problem behaviors, and other needs to promote responsible
pet ownership and to help low - income families
keep their beloved
pets.
Rowan's presentation was rich in statistics, mostly illustrating what we know about cat
ownership demographics in the U.S. And, in
keeping with the focus
of the conference, he paid particular attention to the frequency and extent
of outdoor access we allow our
pet cats.
They adopt out
of the service territory Requires a dog be returned if the owner can not
keep Takes
ownership of a dog upon intake They do not require a home visit before adoption approval except under special circumstances: to check a fence, meet family members and
pets, etc..
Join our state and local partners in fighting for responsible
pet ownership and the human - animal bond, and
keep abreast
of important issues by becoming a PIJAC member.
Annual shots: Many veterinarians insist on them, boarding kennels and groomers require them, and
keeping «current» on vaccinations has become one
of the hallmarks
of responsible
pet ownership.
Learn about the type
of licensing and vaccinations and follow up with them to
keep your
pet ownership legal and up to date on health aspects.
We will encourage responsible
pet ownership and provide resources to those in our community as we aim to «change the equation,» for homeless animals in Maricopa County and strive to
keep animals out
of the shelter system.
It may be appropriate to restrict
ownership of certain species not generally
kept as
pets to persons with the specific knowledge and facilities to properly maintain them, but sweeping bans can drive business underground, thwarting effective regulation and standards
of care.
For Galaxy, the host and executive producer
of Animal Planet's hit TV show My Cat From Hell, Petmate's Jackson Galaxy Collection
of cat toys is a labor
of love that serves his overriding mission to encourage responsible
pet ownership and help
keep cats happy, well adjusted and out
of shelters.
The National Animal Interest Alliance is a coalition
of animal owners and organizations dedicated to animal welfare, responsible animal
ownership and maintaining the rights
of animal owners to
keep and enjoy
pets.