Puppy
& Dog Care

–– You and Your Dog ––

If you do it right,
a shelter dog will spend every day of the year giving back the gift of love.
One of the greatest things you can do
is to give yourself the gift of a faithful four-legged friend.

Adopt a Shelter Dog Today!

–– Reponsible Canine Ownership ––

       Any person adopting a puppy or adult dog needs to recognize good-owner requirements as well as specific needs of the breed chosen. For a safe and healthy environment, and responsible ownership, you will need to provide the following:
  • Secure and out-of-the-weather shelter with clean and flea-free bedding.
  • Fresh water daily
  • Adequate and wholesome food to maintain a healthy body weight
  • Daily exercise with a suitable relief area on your own property. If you are away from your property, you are required by law to remove any waste from public areas and private land.
  • Daily inspection for signs of injury, wounds, parasites, or ill health, with prompt followup for medical attention as needed
  • Periodic grooming and bathing to maintain a lush coat and healthy skin.
  • Annual checkup by your veterinarian, or a timely visit if your pet shows a sickly condition or unusual behavior. If you pet shows any indication of side effects or unusual behavior, check immediately with your veterinarian.

–– Other Items of Consideration ––

  • Keep your pet secure while traveling to prevent injury
  • Spay or neuter your dog to prevent overpopulation and unwanted animals
  • Maintain a picture and description in case your pet gets lost (consider implanting a microchip which can be scanned at your local shelter).
  • Maintain a canine first aid kit to promptly treat minor injuries
  • Don’t allow your pet to be a nuisance or threat to humans or other animals
  • Before adopting a puppy or dog, be sure you do enough research and check on breed behavior to be sure that you and your new pet will be a good match for your lifestyle now and in the years to come.

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Blue Mountain Humane Association
3212 Highway 30 -- La Grande, Oregon 97850
(541) 963-0807
Shelter Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm

e-mail: bmha@eoni.com -- website: www.bmhumane.org

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