Pet Education
Being a responsible pet owner is much more than just providing adequate water, food and shelter for your pet. Domestic pets are completely dependent on their owners for their well being. A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation is dedicated to ensuring our adopters and our communities are or become responsible pet owners. Below are important articles about being a responsible pet owner to reference throughout the long life of your pet.
General Pet Resources
- Microchipping Your Pet FAQs | How to register your pets’ microchip
- Annual Pet Care Costs
- Choosing a Veterinarian
- People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pet
- Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List
- Why you should spay and neuter your dogs and cats (even if they don’t go outside)
New Pet Introductions
- Introduce a new dog to a resident dog
- Introduce a new dog to a resident cat
- Introduce a new cat to a resident cat
- Introduce a new cat to a resident dog
Dog Care
- General Dog Care
- Tips for the First 30 days of Dog Adoption
- Introducing a New Dog to the Pack
- DIY Obedience Training
- The Benefits of Crate Training
- How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need Every Day?
- Dog Grooming Tips
- Re-Housetraining Your Adult Dog
- The Signs of a Sick Dog and What to Do
- How to Reduce Separation Anxiety in your Dog
- Heartworm Prevention in Dogs
- Getting Your Dog on a Routine
Puppy Care
Cat Care
- General Cat Care
- Tips for the First 30 Days of Cat Adoption
- The Do’s and Don’ts of Introducing Cats
- FAQs about Cat Declawing (do not declaw!)
- How to Trim Your Cat’s Nails
- How to Stop Your Cats from Scratching Furniture
- How to Spot and Treat Cat Anxiety
- Litter Box Problems
- 10 More Subtle Signs of Illness in Cats
- The Best and Worst Way to Train Your Cat
- The Definitive Guide to Cat Body Language
- Playing vs. Fighting