BRINGING HOME A NEW PET

Bringing home a new pet is certainly exciting! The Naperville Area Humane Society has gathered information designed to help make the transition easier for all involved. Click the links below to access the available resources.

*Please contact your primary veterinarian for any medical concerns.

GENERAL RESOURCES

Pet Parent Resources

Medical

Creating a Fear-Free, Happy Home
ASPCA Adopter Resources
ASPCA Pet Care Information
Zoetis Pet Parent Resources

How to Pick a Veterinarian
Household Hazards
Spay and Neuter Information
ASPCA Pet Poison Control
Pet Poison Control
Heartworm Information

Pet Care Guides

Puppy
Dog
Kitten
Cat
Senior Pets

Dietary

How to Pick a Pet Food
How Much Should I Feed My Pet?
Raw Pet Food
AAFCO: Understanding Pet Food
Pet Nutrition Alliance
VCA: Pet Food FAQs

DOGS

3-3-3 Rule
Dog Training and Behavior Information
How Kids Should and Should Not Interact with Dogs
Electric Fence: To Use or Not to Use
Canine Body Language

CATS

Destructive Scratching
Why Cats Need Claws
Feline Body Language
How to Pick a Cat Litter
FIV Information
FeLV Information

If you have questions that are not answered in the available resources above, please don't hesitate to call us at (630) 420-8989 or email adopt@naperhumane.org. The Naperville Area Humane Society staff are happy to help!