Wednesday, February 8 2012 5:08 PM EST2012-02-08 22:08:45 GMT
The Love Your Dog Valentine Social is a family- and pet-friendly event that benefits Gabriel's Angels, which is a non-profit certified pet therapy group founded in Arizona. The Social will take place
Nearly 8 million pets end up in shelters each year, separated from their families. Don't let your pet be a statistic! Here are seven simple steps from The Humane Society of the United States to help keep your pet a loved and loving member of your family.
1. Make sure your pet always wears up-to-date identification.
2. Don't let behavior problems break up the family! Address problem behavior, consult with a professional if necessary, and take dogs and pups to training classes. Also learn how to prevent dog bites!
3. Visit the veterinarian at least once a year.
4. Spay or neuter your pet.
5. Have a family disaster plan that includes your pets.
6. Provide for your pets in case something happens to you and you can't care for them yourself.
