National Pet Adoption Month

June is the start of summer and is the official Nationalgrocery list to prepare for even before you get your
Pet Adoption Month, what a better way than tonew pet home.
start with adopting a pet. There are so many animals- 6.Fleas, ticks, and other nasty bugs. Be prepared to
in your local shelters that need a loving home. Manyprotect your pets from nasty bug that can hurt your
of these animals have been abused, mistreated,pets. Have Frontline defend against fleas and ticks,
abandoned, or their owner just was not prepared forand then have Heartgard to protect them from
the responsibility. Here are some great tips to getHeartworms, roundworms, and hookworms.
you ready for your pet.Heartgard is especially need for pet who like to go in
- 1.The shelter where you intend to adopt your petthe yard.
should be clean and professional. Make sure the staff- 7.Have a place for your pet to sleep. Having a pet
is friendly and have a good understanding of thebed like the Climb or the Sleep by Otis & Claude
pet's behavior. If the shelter and cages are dirty andis perfect because it is easy to clean and your pet
the pets look distant and timid. Run!!!!!can identify a resting place.
- 2.If you have children or another pet and you are- 8.Having the right pet food. You should buy pet
getting them a companion, bring them with you sofood that is suited for your pet's age and type. Pet
you can see the interaction between your childrenwho have the wrong food diet can get severely sick
and/or pet and the new pet you intend to adopt.so we recommend Hill's Science Diet because of the
Nothing is worse than bringing home a new pet justcustom formulations that they have for each stage
to bring it back because they become aggressiveof your pet.
towards your children or pet.- 9.Got toys and treats? One good way for you to
- 3.Research! Research! Research! Have questionstrain your pet and give them exercise as well is
about where the pet came from, how they havehaving toys and treats a moment's notice. Toys like
interacted with the staff, do the pet have a behaviorthe Bettie fetch toy and the Ba Da Beam rotating
issue, etc. For more info check out theLaser will have your pets exercising for hours. The
- 4.Do you have time for a pet? Dogs, cats, andtreats is a great way to reinforce well habits and
other animal companions cannot be ignored justtrain your pet obey. It is also a great tool to have
because you're tired or busy. They require food,your pet feel comfortable around others.
water, exercise, care, and companionship every day- 10.Groom your pets. Brushing your pets help reduce
of every year. Many animals in the shelter are therethe amount of allergens that your pets put up in the
because their owners didn't realize how much time itair. The FURminator is the best tool for this job
took to care for them.because it get also removes hair from the under
- 5.Be Prepared. The costs of pet ownership can becoat of your pet where it makes them itch.
quite high. Licenses, training classes, spaying andAlthough it looks daunting to get a pet, it is one of
neutering, veterinary care, vaccinations, grooming,the most rewarding things you can do for a pet and
toys, food, kitty litter, and other expenses add upyourself. Once you have the essentials in place
quickly.everything else will fall into place and you will enjoy
Most of the pet supplies can be easily bought onlinethe love that your pet will bring. Pets bring so much
at a great online retailer like . Here is a pet essentialsjoy into your life that it can't be quantified.