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jw
08-07-2004, 09:50 AM
1) Keep your pets up-to-date with their vaccinations - jw

2) If your dog makes a mess in a public area, please pick it up - jw

3) Make sure you take your animal on daily walks for excerise.. - Spryte808

4) Take them to the vet if they are ill or hurt...Luckysmom

5) Don't ever ever ever feed the dogs chocolate no matter how sad their face looks when they want it!!! - spryte808

6) Never breed any pet unless you are a reputable breeder and know what you are doing.- Shadow

7) Give your dog his daily tummy rub. Make sure they know they are being loved.- Julie M

8) People with cats: Try all alternatives to declawing first. - SpencerTheLion

9) Do your best to be worthy of the devotion your dog shows you. - stacik1969

10) License and microchip your pets-ktdogluvr

11) Feed your pet a quality food to give them the best chance of a long healthy life - Stephanie

12) Take loads of pictures of your pets to show what a devoted owner you are! - Spryte808

13) Make sure you do regular grooming on you pet so that they are free of mats,fleas and ticks-forevergolden

14) Give your dog a good obedience training base...both you and your dog will be happier for it and you will form a wonderful bond - Stephanie

15) Respect your animals and they will respect you in return. - Spryte808

16) Respect your furkids; you'll get rewarded - Duffydog

17) Get your dogs & cats annual rabies shots, other shots at least once in it's life for disease protection. - SpencerTheLion

18) Spay, license, take care of your pets - Duffy

19) Dont let your dogs run loose through the neighborhood- Birdmanmontana

20) Obediance training for cannine breeds that typically require it - SpencerTheLion

21) Make sure there are no poisonous plants in your yard, such as daffodils, lillies, tulips, etc. that can kill your dog or make your dog very sick. - Virgo971

22) Keeping pets out of the garage (toxic chemicals) - SpencerTheLion

23) Dont train your pets (dogs mainly) to do anything unethical, i.e. fighting - Birdmanmontana

24) Do your research to find the right breed/pet for your lifestyle. - Virgo971

25) Keep your cats inside, safe from disease, hostile animals, cruel people, and roadkill - SpencerTheLion

26) Don't leave dogs, or any animals, in a car in the summer - duffydog

27) Feed cats only cat food - dogs only dog food, pet store quality - SpencerTheLion

28) Never let your dog eat strange food/material found in parks, ect.. - duffydog

29) Never allow your dog to chew rawhides unsupervised. ~hol

30) Don't feel safe swimming in a river/beach? Don't let your pets - duffydog

31) Report cruelity, neglect, or hoarding - SpencerTheLion

32) Always make your dog a real part of your family..that means inside the house with you not chained outside to a dog box or a tree...Luckysmom

33) Do the lots of research before you get your dog; be prepared for everything (vet bills, possible health problems, the impact on your home, behaviors of the breed etc...). - KMD

34) Never leave your dog out all day in the summer- duffydog

35) Pets have feelings too, be sensitive to them.- Shadow

36) LOVE your pet no matter what - gettnhecktic

37) Remember - obedience doesn't happen overnight; be patient with your pup - duffydog

38) Treat your pets like you would like to be treated -Sara

39) Don't EVER breed your dog unless you are a reutable breeder!-duffydog

40) Don't ever leave your dog inside during all hours of the day without someone checking up on him/her - Shanial

41) Dont leave your dog locked in a car -Birdmanmontana

42) NEVER EVER buy a puppy as a surprise gift for a friend or relative-duffydog

43) Give in return as much Love,Loyalty, and Dedication that your pet bestows upon you.-ShortCircut421

44) Responsible pet ownership means coming to Talk Pets for tips on pet ownership-duffydog