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Absolutes
For
your own animal companions
~ always
spay
or neuter
~ provide adequate exercise, training and housing
~ feed healthy,
natural food
~ visit your vet on an annual basis
~ use collar ID plus a tattoo and/or microchip
~ provide animal companionship
~ safely
restrain your animal when s/he is riding in
a vehicle
~ use animal
safe cleansers
~ be cautious with the type of toys you purchase
~ use
a quick release collar to eliminate the risk of strangulation
~ use a halter or harness on dogs who pull
~ never offer an animal "free to a good home"- contact
a rescue group if you are ever unable
to keep your companion animal
~ keep informed on advances
in health care
~ speak
animal friendly
language
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The
Next Level
For
all animals
~ do
not wear fur
~ do not wear leather, wool or other animal derived materials
~ eat a vegetarian or, better yet, vegan diet
~ do not hunt
~ speak out when you see abuse
or cruelty
~ adopt animals from shelters or breed rescue groups
~ if you do buy, seek out responsible
breeders - do not buy animals
from pet stores or backyard breeders
~ use animal
messages on return envelopes, checks and bumper
stickers
~ join an animal
group who emails action
updates
~ volunteer with a shelter or rescue group
~ skip the circus and the rodeo
~ refuse to buy from companies who animal test
~ never use drugs derived from animal sources
~ practice responsible investing
~ purchase animal related products such as specialty license
plates (varies by state) and U.S. Postage
stamps (available 9/02)
~ use credit
cards and services
that benefit animal causes
