Golden Rules for Responsible Pet Ownership

1. Choose your type and breed of pet carefully.
   
   
2. Be sure that your dog and your cat are registered and wearing their tags.
   
   
3. Train your dog and your cat so that it is well behaved and not a nuisance to other people.
   
   
4.  Ensure that your pets are not free to roam.
   
   
5. Keep your dog on a leash whenever it is off your property, unless it is in a designated off-leash area.
   
   
6. Unless you plan to breed from your dog or cat, be sure they are spayed or neutered.
   
   
7. Please remember that regular visits to your vet will help to keep your animal in good health.
   
   
8. Do not allow your pet to foul the sidewalks, streets, gardens or parks. Carry a bag to collect your dog�s litter and remove it immediately.
   
   
9. Keep your dog and cat clean and groom them on a regular basis.
   
   
10. Give your dog or cat proper food, shelter and exercise.
    
    
11. Make proper care arrangements for your pet (s) during vacations and holidays.
    
    
12. If you are no longer able to care for your dog or cat, make sure it has another home to go to or place it with an animal shelter.
    
    
13. A pet is your companion for life.

Educational Brochures

Brochures on these and other important topics are available at the Bishop Animal Shelter.  Emergency Window Cling Stickers are available free at the Shelter.

• Make a difference, Adopt a pet today
   
• Tampa Bay Area Animal Shelters
   
• Household Hazards for Dogs and Cats
   
• Plants Poisonous to Dogs and Cats
   
• Florida Living and Your Pets
   
• Is a Shelter dog or cat right for you?
   
• Automobile and Air Travel
   
• Hotel & Motel Toll Free Numbers
   
• Crate Training and Your Dog
   
• Traveling with Your Pet
   
• Caring for Your Elderly Dog
   
• Caring for Your Elderly Cat
   
• An ID Tag - Your Pet�s Ticket Home
   
• Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Other Natural Disasters & Your Pets
   
• Kittens & Cats Litter Box Problems & Solutions
  
• Hurricane Checklist
  
  Are you prepared should a Hurricane threaten?  What plans do you have for your animals?  Here is a checklist to ensure you and your pets are safe this hurricane season.