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 Adopting a
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Are You Looking To
Adopt A Pet? |
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PAWS neutering policy
as of 12th May 2005 |
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Since 12th May 2005
PAWS Committee has pledged that all PAWS animals must be
neutered. PAWS is gradually working towards having
ALL animals neutered BEFORE they are released from the shelter. Currently all
adult animals, all pure breed animals (cat or dog, of any age) and all pups are
now neutered BEFORE being released. At present some mixed breed kittens
may still be adopted earlier but when you apply to adopt you must agree to
have yours neutered when it is old enough (before it is old enough to add
to the huge population of unplanned and unwanted cats!) |
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Please read these guidelines
through very carefully before you decide whether you can be a responsible pet
owner: |
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If you decide to look after a
pet it is the most important thing to understand that YOUR pet is YOUR
responsibility for the rest of its life, and that should usually mean for at
least the next 10-15 years. |
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We often hear people say "I
bought this puppy for my daughter but now it has grown up and she doesn't look
after it any more".
This is a shameful attitude to have because in the
first place, you should NEVER buy or adopt an animal solely on behalf of a
child. |
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It is natural that children
may grow out of caring for an animal because eventually they realize that it is
hard work and a daily ADULT responsibility. It is therefore the responsibility
of the parents to teach their child how to care for a pet, and to properly look
after it themselves should their child neglect to do so. |
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An animal must only be
adopted in the first place if there is a responsible adult around to make the
commitment to look after it. It is a similar situation to having a baby; you
wouldn't hold a child responsible for looking after a baby so therefore it
should never be solely a child's responsibility to look after a pet. You must
not choose to adopt an animal unless YOU the ADULT can consider looking after
it for the rest of its life. This means not only feeding it daily, changing
litter trays and ensuring it has adequate exercise, but also giving it the love
and attention it needs to feel a part of your family and making adequate
provisions for its care when you go away on holiday. |
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IF YOU
ARE LOOKING TO ADOPT A PET, PLEASE
CONSIDER GIVING A HOME TO AN ANIMAL FROM PAWS! |
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THE PROMISE:
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Taking a new animal into
your life is a long-term decision. Before you adopt a PAWS (or any other)
animal, can you make this promise? |
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I accept the responsibility of caring for this
animal for its whole life or perhaps 10-15 years. |
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I will provide adequate daily food and
water. |
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I will provide comfortable shelter and a
secure, fenced compound. |
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I will give my pet the time, care and attention
it needs, including vaccinations, neutering and vetinary care, and not allowing
my dog to wander off alone. |
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I will protect it from fear and distress. |
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I will give my pet adequate exercise and toilet
opportunities away from its sleeping area. |
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I will make sure someone can look after my pet
over times when I go away or on holiday. |
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WHICH PET DO I CHOOSE?
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Regardless of where you adopt your
pet take time to choose which animal best suits your home, compound, family,
budget and lifestyle.
A young animal will need extra care, time, gentle
behaviour and toilet training and an older animal will need you to spend a lot
of time with it to gain its trust.
If adopting a young animal, consider
the size it will become when it reaches adulthood in terms of appetite, energy
levels, exercise and grooming needs.
Do you have any young children? Make
sure you teach your children to love and respect all household animals.
Do
you have any other pets?
How will they all interact with one another?
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MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE IN ADOPTION AND YOU
WILL HAVE A LOYAL FRIEND FOR LIFE! |
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