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PET BILL OF RIGHTS

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Some visitors to St. John recently witnessed 8 week old puppies being
thrown around like footballs. They intervened and rescued the puppies
from this abuse. This incident is a reminder that there are certain
rights and responsibilities to owning a pet.
The following is an excerpt from "Pets-part of the family" magazine:
The Pet's Bill of Rights
1.We have the right to be full members of your family. We thrive on
social interaction, praise, and love.
2. We have the right to stimulation. We need new games, new toys, new
experiences, and new smells to be happy.
3. We have the right to regular exercise. Without it, we could become
hyper, sluggish…or fat.
4. We have the right to have fun. We enjoy acting like clowns now and
then; don't expect us to be predictable all the time.
5. We have the right to quality health care. Please stay good friends
with our vet!
6. We have the right to a good diet. Like some people, we don't know
what's best for us. We depend on you.
7. We have the right not to be rejected because of your expectations
that we be great show dogs or show cats, watchdogs, hunters, or
baby-sitters.
8. We have the right to receive proper training. Otherwise, our good
relationship could be marred by confusion and strife- and we could
become dangerous to ourselves and others.
9. We have the right to guidance and correction based on understanding
and compassion, rather than abuse.
10. We have the right to live with dignity…and to die with dignity
when the time comes.
Editor's note: Laura Palminteri, VMD practices veterinary medicine at Cruz Bay Canines,
Cats, & Critters on St. John. A 1991 graduate from the University of
Pennslyvania School of Veterinary Medicne, she practiced small animal
and equine medicine in New York before opening her practice on St. John.

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