PETS' BILL OF RIGHTS

EVERY ANIMAL KEPT AS A HUMAN COMPANION SHOULD BE ENTITLED TO THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS:

To be regarded as a masterwork of divine creation with intelligence and feeling.

To be treated as an emissary from another realm and respected guest within human society.

To be provided with dutiful, enlightened and interested care by its human companions.

To be provided with an adequate and appropriate main living environment which does not constrain its natural predilictions or depress its spirit.

To be provided an ample, healthful and non-monotonous diet, including fresh water daily.

To be provided ample and regular opportunity for physical exercise and mental stimulation.

To be protected from any and all forms of physical, mental or other abuse from any source.

To be provided with responsible and regular health care and qualified veterinarian treatment when necessary.

To be provided adequate protection and shelter from severe temperatures, weather or otherwise unhealthy environmental conditions.

To be protected to the keeper's best ability from parasites such as ticks and fleas or other biological pests.

To be protected from an existence of chronic boredom or loneliness, and provided with toys or other diversions which provide stimulation during those times when the animal must be left alone.

To be given regular, daily undiverted attention from its primary caretaker for a reasonable duration of time.

To be provided with a like-species companion if the caretaker cannot provide ample undivided daily attention.

AND MOST OF ALL: To be provided with genuine affection by its human companions.

If you cannot abide by these conditions, perhaps you should not have a pet!