pet ownership

Be a Responsible Owner

Owning a pet is a privilege, but the benefits of pet ownership come with responsibilities.

 

Be a Responsible Pet Owner:

CLICK HERE to download the Pet Ownership Brochure

Commit

  • Avoid impulsive decisions when selecting a pet.
  • Select a pet that’s suited to your home and lifestyle.
  • Keep only the type and number of pets for which you can provide appropriate food, water, shelter, health care, and companionship.
  • Commit to the relationship for the life of your pet(s).
  • Provide appropriate exercise and mental stimulation.
  • Properly socialize and train your pet.

Invest

  • Recognize that pet ownership requires an investment of time and money.
  • Make sure your pet receives preventive health care (vaccinations, parasite control, etc.), as well as care for any illnesses or injuries.
  • Budget for potential emergencies.

Obey

  • Clean up after your pet.
  • Obey all local ordinances, including licensing, leash requirements and noise control.
  • Don’t allow your pet to stray or become feral.

Identify

  • Make sure your pet is properly identified (i.e., tags, microchips, or tattoos) and keep its registration up-to-date.

Limit

  • Don’t contribute to our nation’s pet overpopulation problem: limit your pet’s reproduction through spay/neuter, containment or managed breeding.

Prepare

  • Prepare for an emergency or disaster, including assembling an evacuation kit.
  • Make alternate arrangements if you can no longer provide care for your pet.
  • Recognize any decline in your pet’s quality of life and make timely decisions in consultation with a veterinarian.

Help Is Always Needed

Homeward Bound in the Heartland (Omaha Metro Area) is in dire need of donations (monetary, cat food, cat litter). Our rescue has taken in a record number of homeless and abandoned animals. Our vet bills have been very high. Even though we need donations, we simply could not turn our backs on these animals. We would appreciate any size monetary donation or animal supply donation. If you wish to make a monetary donation that will be used to pay our veterinary costs, please click on the link below.

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Donation Total: $100

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