Pet Care & Adoption

ADOPTION

CANINE PET CARE

FELINE PET CAREAdditional Websites

Why Adopt a pet from your local Shelter?

• You will save a pets life. 2.7 million animals are euthanized each year. The shelters are overcrowded. To many people are giving their pet to the shelter and theres not enough adopters. If you are looking for a pure breed know that 25% OF ALL THE ANIMALS AT THE ANIMAL SHETLER IS PURE BREED.

• The pet you adopt you will be current and up to date with their shots. You also will know of any disabilities ahead of time. Shelters now are spaying/ neutering and micro chipping the animals.

• By adopting a pet at the shelter means one less supporter of the puppy mills. The animals are treated poorly and are sickly.

Meet: Jaxson “Brown” Jaguars

The Life of JaxI would like you to introduce you to Jaxson “Brown” Jaquars. A.K.A Jax. I met him in November of 2012. My neighbor decided that she wanted a small dog that she can have in the house. She already had a Boxer and a Doberman Pincher (they had to stay outside). So they decided on a whim to get rid of the boxer and buy a Chihuahua named Jackson.

My neighbors asked if I can watch Jax during Christmas because they were going out of town. Of course I said yes. I automatically fell in love.

Time went on and summer finally rolled around and my neighbor told me that she didn’t want the Chihuahua anymore because he wasn’t what she really wanted and found another dog in the newspaper. I told her not to give Jax away that we would take him. So the next day she showed up at my door with Jax.

Jax’s story cont.To this day he is still with us. I have two other Chihuahuas Tony (13yrs) and Austin (12yrs). Jax has caused some ruckus in the household but he keeps us all young especially at heart. Jax has a huge personality and it broke my heart that someone would one day decide that they didn’t want that pet anymore.

Commitment

Adopting a pet is a commitment not an “in the moment” feeling. A pet needs your patience, love, time, and care.

A pet is not a piece of furniture. Once it doesn’t fit your life style or plan you get rid of it.

Ever lovable and loyal friend: The Canine

If you are planning on adopting a dog and you are not sure on which breed there are various websites that can you an idea. Example: http://www.petfinder.com/dog-breeds/

Once you’ve decided on a dog then you need to determine what type of food and exercise he or she will need. This depends on the pets weight and how active they are. Any other medical conditions may apply. Also veterinarian visits and annual vaccination shots are necessary.

Vaccinations

Canine

Owning a pet can be costly. There are organizations that will work with you and give the best care for your pet. Example: http://www.texasforthem.org/ They offer pet packages for the best prices.

They needs plenty of play time and love.

Spay and Neutering

• They will live a longer and healthier life style.

• Reduces the urge to roam.

• Reduces overpopulation/unwanted pets.

Independent and sassy friend: The Feline

If you are planning on adopting a dog and you are not sure on which breed there are various websites that can you an idea. Example: http://www.petfinder.com/dog-breeds/

Once you’ve decided on a dog then you need to determine what type of food and exercise he or she will need. This depends on the pets weight and how active they are. Any other medical conditions may apply. Also veterinarian visits and annual vaccination shots are necessary.

Vaccinations

AGE

6-8 Weeks*

9-11 Weeks*

3 Months*

Annually

*Vaccines are given 3-4 week intervals. See your local vetinarian or visit

www.texasforthem.org for a time and location near you.

FELINE

N/A

FVRCP Vaccine, FeLV Vaccine,

General dewormer

Rabies Vaccine, FVRCP Booster,

FeLV Booster, General dewormer

Rabies Booster, FVRCP Booster,

FeLV Booster, General dewormer

Feline

Owning a pet can be costly. There are organizations that will work with you and give the best care for your pet. Example: http://www.texasforthem.org/ They offer pet packages for the best prices.

They needs plenty of play time and love.

For additional information please visit:

http://www.aspca.org/

http://www.hsnt.org/

http://www.humanesociety.org/

http://www.texasforthem.org/