Pet Supply Checklist

All Pets

• Name and contact information of vetrenarian and local animal hospitals
• Proper waste disposal system
• Toys appropriate for pet
• Resource guide or informative book on how to care for your pet

Dogs

• Collar with valid pet license number, name, and contact info of owner.
• LeashesHave more than one on hand, preferably with a retractable cord.
• MuzzleIn case you have to take your dog on a bus or subway or other form of public transportation.
• Dog Food
• Bowls/Dishes for both food and water
• Waste scooper
• Plastic bagsFor picking up waste on walks.
• Flea collar (optional)
• Dog shampoo/soap
• Crate/KennelFor training, especially for puppies.
• Travel Crate.
• Pet Bed (optional)
• Treats
• Dog Bones
• Chew Toys.(tug-of-war ropes, tennis or rubber balls, squeaky toys, etc)
• Brush for grooming

Cats

• Collar with valid pet license number, name, and contact info of owner
• Cat food (dry and canned varieties)
• Bowls/Dishes for both food and water
• Litter box
• Sand for litter box
• Scooper /small shovel.To clean litter box
• Deodorizer for litter box
• Scratching post
• Pet Bed (optional)
• Grooming supplies
• Kitty Toys

Fish

• Size appropriate aquarium or tank
• Working ;filtration ;system
• Thermometer.To ;monitor ;tank temperature
• Net.To filter out items or remove fish
• Water type appropriate for specific breed of fish
• Fish food (also specific to fish type)
• Tank decor/itemsAlgae, sand or pebbles, mini-castles, etc.

Birds

• Size-appropriate cage
• Cage lining
• Bird Food
• Perch
• Mirror
• Scratching post
• Climbing Rope/Cord or Ladder
• Appropriate bird toys

Hamsters, Gerbils, and Guinea Pigs

• Hamster/Gerbil tank
• Hamster Wheel
• Hamster/Gerbil food
• Cage lining (wood chips or shredded hamster bedding)
• Water dispenser
• Salt Lick (for Guinea Pigs)
• Hamster toys (hamster/gerbil ball, etc).