Saturday, August 8, 2009

First Puppy Friendly Pledge Signed

Humane Society International/Canada

First Puppy Friendly Pledge Signed

PUPPY FRIENDLY PET STORE PLEDGE

You do not need to check all items to sign the pledge. A minimum of one checked item is required to participate.

Our store agrees to participate in Puppy Friendly Pet Stores, a program of Humane Society International/Canada.

To qualify for the program, we certify the following (check all that apply):
__ PET SUPPLIES ONLY: Our store sells pet supplies only. We do not sell any live animals, including reptiles, birds or
fish. Our store pledges not to begin the practice of selling puppies.

__ SMALL PETS BUT NO PUPPIES: Our store sells some pets, but we do not sell puppies. Our store pledges not to begin the practice of selling puppies.

__ OUR STORE CURRENTLY CARRIES PUPPIES FOR SALE. WE PLEDGE TO DISCONTINUE THE SALE OF PUPPIES within 30 days of signing this agreement.

We agree that HSI Canada will promote our humane decision to our local markets and on the HSI Canada website and other publicity materials, as outlined in the Letter of Invitation.
We certify that any puppies remaining for sale in our store beyond 30 days of signing this agreement will be only those puppies who were purchased by the store before the signing.

__ WE SUPPORT PET ADOPTION EFFORTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. Our store does not sell puppies OR has pledged above to discontinue the sale of puppies [check one item above].

In addition, we sometimes have homeless pets available for adoption from shelters or rescue groups, or host adoption events. Consumers can contact our store to inquire about pets for adoption or adoption events held at our store.

Thank you for becoming a Puppy Friendly Pet Store! Please sign this pledge, save a copy, and return it to the address below.

You will receive a free welcome package including an eye-catching sign announcing your pledge to post prominently in your store and free materials to help your customers find local puppies from humane sources.