Ten Commandments of Responsible Pet Ownership
(from your pet's perspective)
1) My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be
very painful.
2) Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3) Place your trust in me-it is crucial for my well-being.
4) Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. You
have your work, your friends, and your entertainment. I have only you.
5) Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice
when it's speaking to me.
6) Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget it.
7) Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could crush the bones in
your hand, but I choose not to bite you.
8) Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if
something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I've
been out in the sun too long or my heart may be getting old and weak.
9) Take care of me when I get old. You, too, will grow old.
10) Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch it" or "Let it happen on my absence." Everything is easier for ME if you are there. Remember, I love you.

The Central Florida Animal Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit agency located in Orlando, Florida that seeks to rescue, rehabilitate, and find permanent loving homes for the stray, abandoned, and unwanted domestic animals of the Central Florida area. The Central Florida Animal Rescue, Inc. also aims to educate the public about the importance of spaying and neutering cats and dogs to help control the overwhelming population of stray and feral animals.
We want to thank the residents of the Central Florida area for all that they have done and continue to do for the health and happiness of our abandoned and unwanted animals. Your heroic compassion will not be forgotten.