Pledge for Adopters
adapted from Sue Sternberg's Pledge for New Adopters

I pledge to make a reasonable commitment of time and effort and to make appropriate lifestyle changes so this relationship works.

I pledge to make sure my pet has proper shelter, shade, dry ground, access to fresh water and at least an hour of loving companionship and play each day.

I pledge to keep this pet indoors at night and to include him in the activities of the household while I am home.

I pledge to provide appropriate and timely medical care for the life of my pet, to provide her with the proper nutrition, to keep her the proper weight, and to spay or neuter my pet.

I pledge to keep my pet groomed.

I pledge to give him ample aerobic exercise daily and make sure that at least three times a week he gets to run and play until he's tired.

I pledge to provide my pet with mental stimulation in the form of either play, interactive toys, fun training, or off territory walks each day.

I pledge to provide my pet with enough training so she will be welcome in my home and community.

I pledge to provide a home in which my pet knows there are consistent rules on which I will insist.

I pledge to provide my pet with enough toys to satisfy his urge to chew (dogs) or scratch (cats).

I pledge to get professional help if my pet develops a behavior problem and to manage my pet carefully so as not to endanger others.

I pledge to do everything I can to keep my pet from becoming a nuisance, she will not run free out of my control. I will seek help to keep her quiet if she disturbs by neighbors. I will "scoop poop" so she will be welcome in public.

I pledge that if I have to move for any reason, I will commit to moving with my pet, like any other family member, even though finding pet-friendly housing can take longer.