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6 Ways to Show Just How Responsible You Are

Here's a checklist to determine just how responsible you are as a pet owner in honor of Responsible Pet Owner's Month.

February is Responsible Pet Owner’s Month

It’s your month, you responsible pet owner you. February is Responsible Pet Owner’s Month, so it is time to applaud for all of those people who take pride in just how much they love their furry friend. How do you decide if you fall under this category of fabulous owners? Easy! Do you:

  • Spoil your pet with the best food and toys, to aid in both its health and happiness?
  • Keep up with the hygiene of your pet with regularly scheduled grooming and maintenance?
  • Visit the veterinarian on a yearly basis to ensure the one you love is as healthy as can be? Hey, if you have not quite had the time to schedule that appointment just yet, it’s ok! VCO has your quick fix – Check out the video posted on how to do an at-home checkup!
  • So your pet is healthy, but are you also keeping your pet active? Or better yet, has your pet been keeping you active?
  • Spend ample amounts of time with your pet to ensure he or she knows just how much you care about them?
  • Last but not least…pour your complete love and attention to that animal of yours that not only brightens your day, but ultimately continuing to brighten their day as well?

 

If you do all of these things, or even just a few, claps for you! A warm thank you from Village Critter Outfitter in being responsible to the animals we love so much, too. Let us know all the things you are doing to be a responsible pet owner. Hats off to you for doing your part by being one of the many responsible pet owners we know and love! 

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Debbie Woodard February 24, 2013 at 06:09 pm
You guys are the best! Great article!
S Tadik February 25, 2013 at 08:33 pm
CLEAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
How about responsible dog owners cleaning up after their dogs as they walk them? This would be especially useful in the denser populations surrounding and including the center business district. It fair for other people to clean up after your dog?
Shirleen Dubuque February 26, 2013 at 01:54 pm
Hi Debbie! Thanks for the nice words.
Shirleen Dubuque February 26, 2013 at 02:01 pm
Hello S. Tadik,
I agree that cleaning up after your dog is a responsible dog owner thing to do. Sometimes it happens that the owner may not have a bag to pick up with - either they forget or just get caught off guard. There are lots of little inexpensive bag holder choices that attach to leashes. Village Critter Outfitter has many choices and colors so no one can get caught off guard again. Hope this helps.
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