If you are new to adopting a dog or cat, we have provided a list of basic items that are essential for your new furry family member.
Additional supplies a NEW DOG will need:
- Pet bed
- Food and water bowls
- Pet insurance: consider signing up for pet insurance to help cover unexpected medical costs
- Training pads: house training to graduate
- Poop bags
- Flea and tick prevention
- Heartworm prevention
- Dental care products such as toothbrushes and pet-safe toothpaste for dental hygiene
- Grooming supplies such as brushes, shampoo, nail trimmer, pet bath wipes
- Travel carrier or crate
- Pet-safe cleaning products
- Personalized ID tag
- Training and enrichment toys
- Routine veterinary care
Additional supplies a NEW CAT will need:
- Pet bed
- Food and water bowls
- Litter box, scooper, litter mat, and litter
- Pet insurance: consider signing up for pet insurance to help cover unexpected medical costs
- Scratching post or pad
- Wand, catnip, ball and interactive toys
- Flea and tick prevention
- Grooming supplies such as brushes, nail trimmer, pet bath wipes
- Dental care products
- Travel carrier or crate
- Pet-safe cleaning products
- Personalized ID tag
- Breakaway collar
- Routine veterinary care