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{ Form 3.5-78 SUGGESTIONS FOR PET OWNERS Now that you have a new pet, here are a few suggestions which are not only important for your pet but important for you to know as a consumer. 1. We strongly encourage you to have your new pet examined by a licensed graduate veterinairan within 72 hours. It is important because you are eligible for the adoption and neutering refund only within that 72 hours. Should your pet become ill after the 72 hours, you may re- turn it to the shelter but will not receive the fill. refund. 2, don't forget puppies need to be vaccinated for canine distemper at 9 weeks, 12 weeks and annually thereafter. According to law, all dogs must be vaccinated against rabies. Kittens need a distemper, rhino- trachitis calici virus vaccination at 10 weeks and 3 weeks later and annually thereafter. Check with your veterinarian on whether your cat will need a rabies vaccination, 3. Many animals are lost and never returned to their owners due to lack of sufficient ID. Be sure your pet wears at ALL TIMES a tag with your name and phone number. 4. If, through circumstances beyond your control., your pet strays and becomes lost, call the APS lost & found office immediately with a complete description of your pet and identification worn. 5. Your new pet should not be left outside unattended before it becomes familiar with its new surroundings. This usually takes about 10 days. 6. Other pets in the household may cause upset to both the old and new residents. Adjustment to new surroundings and other animals will take sometime. BE PATIENT AND UNDERSTANDING. 7. Be careful to check with your veterinarian on feeding. Puppies, dogs, cats and kittens all eat differently. 8. Remember, unspayed cats can become pregnant AT ANY TIME. So keep her inside until she is spayed. 9. Consult your PET CARE BOOK for further questions. Be suave to see your veterinarian as soon as possible.