The Guardian Promise
I promise to:
Make a lifetime commitment to my animal companion
Spay or neuter my animal companion for his or her health and to prevent overpopulation
Provide nutritious food, fresh water and daily exercise for my animal companion
Care for the emotional needs of my animal companion
Understand and work through my animal companion’s behavioral issues
Treat my animal companion with compassion and gentleness
Report suspected animal abuse or neglect
To encourage others to only adopt homeless animals from responsible shelters and rescue organizations and never to patronize unethical breeders, pet shops or online pet dealers.
Call myself and others “guardians” rather than “owner”
Encourage others to embrace guardianship