Preparing for your new family member

Preparing for your new family member is part of the fun. We suggest that you prepare for your new arrival prior to picking them up or them arriving at your home and have listed a few tips as well as items that we feel are basic "needs" and luxury "probably should haves." 

BASIC SUPPLIES
An appointment with your local veterinarian
Travel Kennel
Flea & tick prevention
Heartworm prevention
Quality dog food (Check Food Advisor for the best foods & try to feed a 4 or 5 star)
Ceramic or Stainless Steel
food & water bowls (please avoid plastic)
Treats (feed these sparingly)
Collar (strictly for attaching registration, microchip & ID tags)
No slip Leash & Harness (for walks)
Tooth brush & tooth paste (brush weekly for best results)
Shampoo & Conditioner, brush/comb, Mat splitter (powderpuffs)
Nail Clipper
Plastic poop bags
Non toxic, enzymatic cleaner
Toys 
Pet bed
Pet First Aide Kit
Free ASPCA "Animals Inside" sticker

LUXURY SUPPLIES
Potty Training Pads
Doggie Diapers (females)/Bellybands (males)
Baby Gate(s) to keep out of areas they shouldn't go
Winter & summer clothes (if your adopted dog is a hairless)
Car seat booster w/ attachable food and water bowl
Pet Sitter on speed dial

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