May 5th-11th 2013
Have you considered adoption?
We are pleased to work with Johnson County humane Society by rabies vaccinating, heartworm testing, performing spay/neuter surgeries and tending to sick animals when the need arises.
Pictured: Veterinary Technician Jennifer with "Phoebe"
Johnson County Humane Society is a non-profit organization made up of a group of volunteers from Johnson, Tarrant & Parker counties in Texas.
Contact for information on adoptions and fostering:
Johnson County Humane SocietyPO Box 1991
Cleburne, TX 76033
817-517-5111
Email: jchspets@gmail.com
Available animals for adoption can be found on petfinder.
What do you need to consider for before adopting a pet?
- Do you you have small children?
- What size dog would you prefer?
- Can you deal with a dog that sheds or needs to be groomed often?
- How much time can you devote to exercising your dog?
- What is your lifestyle like? Are you an outdoors type of person/family? Or, are you more of a couch potato?
- Will your dog be an inside or outside dog?
- Will the dog be living with other animals?
- Is affordability an issue?
- What kind of climate do you live in?
- Will your dog be left alone for long periods each day?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Identify
- Make sure your pet is properly identified (i.e., tags, microchips, or tattoos) and keep its registration up-to-date.
- Limit
- Don't contribute to our nation's pet overpopulation problem: limit your pet's reproduction through spay/neuter, containment or managed breeding.
- 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.
Responsible Pet Ownership
Owning a pet is a privilege, but the benefits of pet ownership come with responsibilities.
