From the Humane Society:
1 - Make sure your pet wears an identification tag to enable him to be returned to you if lost.
2 - To prevent animal behavioral problems, make sure you enroll your new puppy or dog in behavioral training classes, and visit www.petsforlife.org.
3 - Animal behavioral problems can be health related. Make sure your pet has a complete medical exam by a veterinarian at least once a year.
4 - Prepare for disasters. Make sure you have a plan for your pet in the event of a hurricane, tornado, fire or flood.
5 - Plan for your pet's future in case something happens to you and visit humanesociety.org/petsinwills for more information.
6 - Learn how to avoid dog bites, and how to prevent your dog from biting, by going to www.NoDogBites.org
7 - Have a heart, be smart and make sure your pet is spayed or neutered.
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