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Choosing the Right Pet

Choosing the Right Pet. Companion Animal Initiative of Tennessee (CAIT). Congratulations!. Adding a pet to a family is a busy and exciting time The work you do before you bring a pet home lays the groundwork for your future experiences Think before you do!.

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Choosing the Right Pet

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  1. Choosing the Right Pet Companion Animal Initiativeof Tennessee (CAIT)

  2. Congratulations! • Adding a pet to a family is a busy and exciting time • The work you do before you bring a pet home lays the groundwork for your future experiences • Think before you do!

  3. First Thing’s First • Deciding to add a pet to your family is exciting! • The work you do before you bring a pet home lays the groundwork for your future experiences. • Think before you do!

  4. Adoption is the Only Option • Each year, more than 16,000 unwanted and stray animals are sheltered at the Young-Williams Animal Center. • This is the public animal shelter for Knoxville and Knox County. • Most of those animals are at the shelter through no fault of their own.

  5. Dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, rabbits, pet rodents, snakes, iguanas, birds, livestock, and other animals are available for adoption. www.knoxpets.org www.petfinder.com Spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, health and temperament tests, microchips, and more are provided as part of the adoption fee. Adoption is the Only Option

  6. Adoption is a lifelong commitment What are your goals for adopting a pet? Companionship Exercise partner Friend for your other pets Travel buddy Teach responsibility to your children Before Adopting

  7. Other Important Questions • What is your daily schedule? • Away from home most of the day • Work at home • Travel frequently • What is your activity level? • Very active, moderately active, sedentary

  8. Who will provide care/exercise for the pet? Children eventually lose interest Pets are a family affair Where will your pet reside? Indoors/outdoors, in a crate/on the bed Other Important Questions

  9. Other Important Questions • How much are you willing to spend each year on your pet? • Other requirements? • Allergies (yours) • Size requirements (theirs) • Preferred longevity

  10. When making your pet decision, research the animal Breed characteristics, longevity, diet, behavior, housing, etc. Sources for information: The Animal Center Veterinary Office Internet Library Read All About It!

  11. Work with an adoption counselor They know the animals Activity level, temperament, past home experiences Bring your current petswith you Introduce them to your prospective pet The Shelter Experience

  12. The Veterinarian: Your Pet’s Best Friend Shelter staff can recommend a vet Adopted pets should visit the vet shortly after their arrival home Health check, plan for future vaccinations, etc. Is boarding availablewhen you travel? If not there, where? A Healthy Pet is a Happy Pet

  13. Food Toys Crate Bedding Bowls Heartworm, tick, and flea prevention Leash, collar, i.d. tag It’s All in the Details

  14. Play dates Exercise Clubs Rescue There’s so much to do! Fun!

  15. For more information, please contact CAITwww.vet.utk.edu/caitcait@utk.edu865-755-2276

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