* We have the right to be full members of your

family.  We thrive on social interaction, praise, and

love.

* We have the right to stimulation.  We need new

games, new toys, new experiences, and new smells

to be happy.

* We have the right to regular exercise.  Without

it, we could become hyper, sluggish, or fat.

* We have the right to quality health care.  Please

stay good friends with our vet.

* We have the right to a good diet.  Like some

people, we don't know what's best for us.  We

depend on you.

* We have the right not to be rejected because of

your expectations that we be great show dogs or

show cats, watchdogs, hunters, or baby-sitters.

* We have the right to receive proper training. 

Otherwise, our good relationship could be marred

by confusion and strife - and we could become

dangerous to ourselves and others.

* We have the right to guidance and correction

based on understanding and compassion, rather

than abuse.

* We have the right to live with dignity....and to die

with dignity when the time comes.

"Pets are not our whole lives, but they make
our lives whole."