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Responsible Pet Ownership

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

Be a Responsible Pet Owner:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Identify

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

5. Limit

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

6. 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.

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The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals believes that animals, as living creatures, have value beyond economic measurement, and are entitled to legal, moral and ethical consideration and protection. The Sarawak SPCA's mission is to act as an advocate on behalf of animals and as an enforcer of their rights; to provide for the well-being of the animals of the State of Sarawak who are abandoned, injured, subjected to unfair or cruel treatment, or otherwise in need; to cultivate in the people of our community an awareness of the animals whose world we share; to promote a bond of mutual assistance between people and animals; and to instill respect for and appreciation of all living things.

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