Embrace Guardian

The Guardian Pledge

I pledge to:

Make a lifetime commitment to my animal companion
Adopt animals only through responsible rescues and ethical breeders
Spay or neuter my animal companion for their 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
Call myself and others "guardians" rather than “owner”
Encourage others to embrace guardianship