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memory |
| In memory of the homeless animals who didn't find a home. |
| May the broken hearts of shelter workers be mended, and may the lost
animals be remembered with love. |
| When you adopt a shelter pet, you save a life! |
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PET
TIPS
NOVEMBER
2002
The holiday season is starting! Plans
are already being made for time off from work, airline flights and hotel
reservations during these upcoming busy months. If you're going to be away from
home, don't forget about your pet in this time of
excitement!
What to do?
Here are some ideas:
1.
Not everyone has family nearby to temporarily take your place with your little
friend. You could ask a trusted, responsible friend or neighbor
to come by to feed and interact with your pet. Make sure they have the time to
do this, though – they may have plans of their own which may interfere
with the care you'd want.
| Make the holiday season stress-free for both you and
your pet...make plans early |
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2.
Kennels/Boarding Facilities. If you don't already have a kennel
you patronize, talk to other pet owners. Make a few appointments to check out
some of the boarding facilities in your area. Think about these questions
before deciding:
- Is the
staff friendly and kind to both the animals and their
owners?
- Is the
place reasonably clean?
- Do animals
get exercise and play times?
- What is
the feeding schedule?
- What is
the procedure in the event of a medical emergency?
- Is there
on-site staff after hours?
Don't wait
until the last moment to start to look. You wouldn't leave your children at the
first day care you run across; don't leave your beloved little friend in just
any place. Remember, a strange new environment will be stressful enough...a
little thought and time in choosing the best, most caring place will make the
event a little less upsetting for everyone.
3. Pet sitters. With this
increasingly popular option, your pet is able to stay in familiar surroundings
with minimal distress in your absence. A certified pet sitter will come to your
home at determined times each day to feed, walk, play with and love your pet.
Look under "Pet Sitting" or "Pet Boarding" in the yellow pages, or ask your vet
if he or she can recommend someone to you. Arrange for a visit by the pet
sitter beforehand so that everyone can become familiar.
4. If you plan to travel by car, consider
taking your pet with you. If you can't bear to be away from your
pet and he or she is able (and willing!) to travel with you, take a look at the
following websites for pet-friendly accomodations and some very important pet
travel tips:
www.interpetexplorer.com
www.takeyourpet.com
www.petswelcome.com
Whatever you decide is best for your pet
this holiday season, make your plans early. Everyone will be more at ease when
arrangements are comfortably in place.
 Eddie &
Sophie's mom
we love happy endings!
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