Adopting A Pet? Five Ways To Prepare Your Family and Home

Adopting A Pet? Five Ways To Prepare Your Family and Home

Adopting a pet from a shelter is the perfect way to find a loving four-legged friend. According to the ASPCA, an estimated 2.7 million healthy shelter pets are not adopted each year, while 6 to 8 million new cats and dogs enter shelters each year. The moment you bring home your new fuzzy friend is the moment your life changes forever. With veterinary checkups, potty training and grooming appointments it can be overwhelming, especially for a first time pet owner. Blog_Adopting-a-Pet_5-Ways-to-Prepare-Your-Family-and-Home_2014 Before adopting a pet, it’s a must to prepare yourself, your family and your home. Start with these tips that’ll help make the transition a smooth one. 1. Even if your new pet is potty-trained, be prepared for anything. There may be accidents in your near future. Kids N’ Pets, is an all purpose cleaning product that keeps your home smelling fresh and clean. Plus it won the 2014 Women’s Choice Award for best pet stain and odor remover. Whether you’re cleaning up tough stains or odors, this product has women’s stamp of approval. 2. Pet proof your home and yard before hand. This will keep your family and new pet safe and out of trouble. Keep cleaning supplies, food and garbage sealed away and out of reach. To allow your pet to get accustomed to the new smells and sounds, consider blocking off a smaller space. Once you feel they are comfortable, open up more areas of your home for exploration. 3. Keep your new pet clean and healthy. There are top-of-the-line grooming products like American Kennel Club Gold, a 2014 recipient of the Women’s Choice Award voted on by real women like you. AKG Gold products are non toxic, biodegradable and cruelty-free. 4. Find a reliable boarding service to take care of your pet. Life moves at lightening speed, and things like business trips or last minute travel can arise at any moment. Create a list of boarding facilities in your area so that you’re not reliant on only one, and ensure you read the reviews for each ahead of time. 5. Have treats on hand to reward your dog. Milk-Bone mini biscuits are only five calories per treat and contain 12 vitamins and minerals too. A recipient of the Women’s Choice Award for best in pet care and dog treats, Milk-bone has been feeding dogs since 1908. Here’s a short video look-back at the Milk-Bone story.

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