In This Chapter
Supporting shelters and rescues
with your time, knowledge, and personal resources
Rescuing again — one saved
animal is good, but two or more saved animals are gr...
Showing posts with label Adopting A Pet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Adopting A Pet. Show all posts
Ten Favors You Can Do for Your Adopted Pet
In This Chapter
Providing your pet with a
permanent home and a good diet
Attending to your pet’s needs
for shelter, exercise, and attention
Establishing your pet’s
physical and mental health in your h...
Ten Great Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Adopted Pet
In This Chapter
Benefiting from inexpensive
spaying or neutering surgery for an adopted pet
Maintaining health, good
behavior by spaying or neutering your adopted pet
Controlling the pet population
through spaying or neuter...
Snake Charming and Herp Handling: How to Train Your Exotic Pet
In This Chapter
Training and taming your exotic
pet
Picking up reptiles,
amphibians, tarantulas, and other exotics in the safest way
Knowing what to do if a herp
bi...
Exotic Care and Feeding
In This Chapter
Identifying the health problems
exotic pets may experience
Making sure your exotic pet
stays healthy
Taking care of and feeding the
most common reptiles, amphibians, and other exot...
Preparing for Your Exotic Pet
In This Chapter
Preparing your home for your new pet
Figuring out what kind of home and environment your new
pet needs
Helping your new herp adjust to his new home, family, and
l...
Choosing a Creepy Crawler
In This Chapter
Deciding whether you’re really
suited for an exotic pet
Choosing the right exotic pet
Finding exotic pets in need of
new ho...
Training Your Bird
In This Chapter
Distinguishing between normal
bird behaviors and real behavioral problems
Calming, quieting, and taming
your bird
Getting to the root of feather
plucking, picking, chewing, and self-mutilation
Socializing and training your
bird
Bonding with your bird, even
through avian adolesce...
Caring for Your Adopted Bird
In This Chapter
Finding a good bird vet and
scheduling regular well-bird checkups
Exploring two important and
easy ways to keep your bird healthy
Recognizing symptoms of common
health issues adopted birds can experience
Improving your bird’s health
and behavior through proper feeding and groom...
Creating a Bird-Friendly Home
In This Chapter
Making your home safe for a new
bird
Buying and building the
supplies you need
Introducing your bird to his
new home and family, including kids and pets
Recognizing adjustment and
potential health probl...
From Macaws to Budgies: Choosing Your Feathered Friend
In This Chapter
Understanding the special needs
of pet birds and the extraspecial needs of adopted birds
Deciding whether you can accept
the noise, the mess, and the high care needs of birds
Meeting the different types of
birds and what they’re like
Finding bird rescue groups and
shelters with birds that need ho...
Critter Behavior and Training
In This Chapter
Understanding why adopted small
animals act the way they do
Correcting and managing
behaviors and recognizing inherent small-animal qualities
Dealing with physical and
behavioral problems requiring training or management
Training your critter to use
the litter box, to be held, and to come
Figuring out what those funny
critter noises and movements probably m...
Taking Charge of Your Critter’s Care
In This Chapter
Understanding
your critter’s health-care needs
Feeding your
critter
Discovering how
to groom your crit...
Getting Ready for Your Critter
In This Chapter
Critter-proofing your home
Buying the supplies you need
Introducing your critter to his
new h...
Choosing Your Critter
In This Chapter
Determining whether an adopted
small animal is the best pet for you
Choosing the perfect critter to
adopt
Finding a critter through a
shelter or small-animal-specific rescue gr...
You Really Can Train a Cat
In This Chapter
Discovering the secrets of
successful litter-box training
Dealing with your cat’s hunting
instincts: scratching, climbing, attacking, hiding, running wild, and talking
too much
Helping your next cat coexist
with resident pets
Finding a feline behavioral
consultant
Teaching your cat useful basic
obedience c...
Kitty Care
In This Chapter
Deciding what, when, and how to
feed your cat
Choosing a vet and preparing
for your first and subsequent visits to the veterinarian
Protecting your cat against
diseases and pests with vaccinations and pest-control products
Grooming your cat for
spectacular beauty and good hea...
Welcoming Home Your Adopted Cat
In This Chapter
Cat-proofing your home
Shopping for everything your
new cat needs, from food to litter box to cat teasers and more
Opening your home to your new
cat the stress-free way
Acquainting your cat with
family members, including kids
Introducing your new cat to
other pets without causing a cat fi...
Finding the Purrrfect Feline for You
In This Chapter
Deciding on a kitten or an
adult cat
Understanding the difference
between feral and stray cats, and whether they make good pets
Recognizing the signs of good
cat health
Analyzing your potential pet
cat’s temperament and personality
Unraveling the mystery of
mixed-breed kitties
Getting clues about your cat’s
future behavior based on breed t...
Doggy Boot Camp: Basic Training and Behavior Management
In This Chapter
Housetraining your dog with
methods that really work
Getting acquainted with some
basic training cues and socialization strategies
Finding a good obedience class
and instructor
Foiling escapees, barkers,
jumpers, chewers, nippers, beggars, and diggers
Dealing with separation anxiety
and aggressive behavior
Finding and using an animal
behaviorist to help behavior probl...
Caring for Your Adopted Dog
In This Chapter
Discovering your adopted dog’s unique nutritional problems and
requirements
Choosing the best dog food
Finding and visiting a great veterinarian
Spaying or neutering and vaccinating your dog: Why they’re so important
Recognizing health problems and knowing when to see the vet
Grooming your dog to near-perfection, for beauty and good hea...
Helping Your Adopted Dog Make the Homecoming Transition
In This Chapter
Puppy-proofing your home first
Buying the supplies you need .
. . and a few just for fun
Introducing your adopted dog to
his new life
Spotting transitional problems
that may require professional help
Stressing routine for a
better-adjusted ...
Choosing Your Dog
In This Chapter
Deciding on your dog’s age and
sex
Recognizing signs of a healthy
dog
Detecting signs of great pet
temperament
Considering a mixed-breed or
purebred ...
Rescue Me! All About Pet Rescue Groups
In This Chapter
Discovering what a rescue group
is and how it differs from an animal shelter
Assessing and approaching
rescue groups: The best way
Checking out a rescue group,
and being checked out by a rescue group
Getting to know the pets
Volunteering as a rescue group
foster careta...
Seeking Shelter: Finding and Using Animal Shelters
In This Chapter
Looking at the different types
of animal shelters and what they do
Finding and recognizing a great
animal shelter
Assessing potential pets
Questioning the shelter about
policies, procedures, and pets
Gathering all the information
and documentation you n...
Exploring the Pet Adoption Option
In This Chapter
Deciding whether you really want a pet
Analyzing your lifestyle and personality to
determine the perfect kind of pet for you
Examining the specific commitments, legal
implications, and first-year costs of owning a ...
