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New Pet Checklists



Courtesy of Petfinder

 Checklist for Dogs
  • Food and water bowls
  • Food (canned and/or dry)
  • Collar
  • Four to six-foot leash
  • ID tag with your phone number
  • Hard plastic carrier or foldable metal crate
  • Dog bed
  • Doggy shampoo and conditioner
  • Nail clippers
  • Canine toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Brush or comb (depends on your pet’s coat length and type)
  • Super-absorbent paper towels
  • Sponge and scrub brush
  • Non-toxic cleanser
  • Enzymatic odor neutralizer
  • Plastic poop baggies (biodegradable ones are best) or pooper scooper
  • Absorbent house-training pads
  • Variety of toys (a ball, rope, chew toy and puzzle toy are good starts)
  • Variety of treats (such as small cookies, larger rawhides, etc.)
  • First-aid supplies
  • Baby gate(s)


Checklist  for Cats
  • Food and water bowls
  • Food (canned and/or dry)
  • Litter box and scooper
  • Kitty litter
  • Collar
  • ID tag with your phone number
  • Hard plastic carrier
  • Nail clippers
  • Feline toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Brush or comb (depends on your cat’s coat length and type)
  • Super-absorbent paper towels
  • Sponge and scrub brush
  • Non-toxic cleanser
  • Enzymatic odor neutralizer
  • Variety of toys (toys including catnip are a favorite)
  • First-aid supplies
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  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
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    • FAQs
    • News & Events
  • Adopt
    • Adoptable Dogs
    • Small & Furry
    • Adoptable Cats
    • Rodent Rangers
    • Post Adoption: What to Expect
    • Adoption Application & Fees
  • Giving
    • Charitable Bequests
    • Wish List
    • Cage Sponsorship >
      • Cage Sponsorships
  • Get Involved
    • Workplace Giving
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Materials
    • Foster
    • Rescue
    • Friends of ACAPL
    • Host an Event/Business Support
  • APL Store
  • Community Help/Resources
    • Report Humane Incident
    • Low Cost Spay/Neuter
    • Surrendering a Pet
    • Lost Pet >
      • Loss Prevention
    • Food Voucher Program