Preparing to welcome a new family member

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Meet Fuzzy, feathered, or finned!

Are you ready to meet the needs of your new family member? Whether your new pet is fuzzy, feathered, or finned there are many things to consider to make your home pet friendly. I've included tips for things you will need or at least consider acquiring before welcoming your new pet into your home.

We welcomed Max to our home in January

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Cover the basics

  1. A place to sleep (or swim)
  2. Food
  3. Recreation
  4. Structure

A place

Where will your pet sleep, spend time when you are not at home (or sleeping), or hang out all the time?

We got Max a soft crate to sleep in and that is where he stays when we have to leave him home alone during the day.

Get a crate for your pet

Quick & Easy Crate Training (Quick & Easy (TFH Publications))

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What does your pet need to eat?

When I was a kid it was pretty common for pets to eat whatever scraps a family had on hand but now we know that pets are healthier if they have the proper food. Do you know what your pet needs to eat?

Learn more

Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food

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What does your pet do for fun?

A bored pet is a pet just looking for trouble. Have you looked into proper recreation and entertainment for your pet? Max goes for two walks every day plus enjoys regular romps with his soft frisbee or a tennis ball. What does your pet like to do for fun?

Good fun

Kong Rubber Flyer, Large

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Who will train your pet?

Pets like structure and routine but most of all they like to know what is expected of them. How will you let your pet know the rules?

Get some advice

SIRIUS Puppy Training CLASSIC

Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now

Questions/Answers

  • phoenix-arizona-friends Jun 27, 2011 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    I have two dogs and this information really helped me. Thank you!
  • squidoopets Feb 11, 2011 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    Hi Deanna, it's Darcie French here as squidoopets, I've lensrolled this lovely lens to Puppy Love Connection; it has great info about bringing home the new family member. Many thanks -:)

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