Pioneer Humane Society

ЦЦ Reponsible Canine Ownership ЦЦ
Any person adopting a puppy or adult dog needs to recognize good-owner requirements as well as specific needs of the breed chosen. For a safe and healthy environment, and responsible ownership, you will need to provide the following:

Secure and out-of-the-weather shelter with clean and flea-free bedding.
Fresh water daily
Adequate and wholesome food to maintain a healthy body weight
Daily exercise with a suitable relief area on your own property. If you are away from your property, you are required by law to remove any waste from public areas and private land.
Daily inspection for signs of injury, wounds, parasites, or ill health, with prompt followup for medical attention as needed
Periodic grooming and bathing to maintain a lush coat and healthy skin.
Annual checkup by your veterinarian, or a timely visit if your pet shows a sickly condition or unusual behavior. If your pet shows any indication of side effects or unusual behavior, check immediately with your veterinarian.

ЦЦ Other Items of Consideration ЦЦ
Keep your pet secure while traveling to prevent injury
Spay or neuter your dog to prevent overpopulation and unwanted animals
Maintain a picture and description in case your pet gets lost (consider implanting a microchip which can be scanned at your local shelter).
Maintain a canine first aid kit to promptly treat minor injuries
Don't allow your pet to be a nuisance or threat to humans or other animals. Before adopting a puppy or dog, be sure you do enough research and check on breed behavior to be sure that you and your new pet will be a good
match for your lifestyle now and in the years to come.

Contact us via email @pioneerhumanesociety.org

Pioneer Humane Society
PO Box 1876 - Pendleton, Oregon 97801
(541) 276-0181

1-866-HUMANE1