PETS NEED ORGANIZING TOO!

1. It wasn’t
me
The Dog Must Have Eaten It!
Organizing for your pets
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2. Contents
Organizing for pets …..……………………………………...…………….. Page 3
Doggie …….………………………………………………………………… Page 4
Kitty ………………………………….………………………………………. Page 5
Aquatic / exotic pets ……………………………………………………….. Page 6
Where to go for pet care answers
Organization & Storage ……………………………………………………. Page 7
Check lists …………………………………………………………..………. Page 9
Organizing for travel ……………………………..…………………..….…. Page 8
Files for pets ………………………………………………………………… Page 10
Feng shui for pets
Resources
About the author

3. ORGANIZING FOR PETS
Organizing can be used in any area of your home or office and in everyday life. Whether you’re
de-cluttering a closet, planning a party or just going down to the shops, being organized will assist in
getting things done efficiently, economically and effortlessly.
When buying a pet of any kind, there are many things to consider, purchase and be prepared for. It’s
always a good idea to figure out in advance, the best type of pet for your family and lifestyle.
Disorganization can affect our family pets. They need organizing too! Even though they can’t
communicate with you about their environment, clearing clutter equals a happier, healthier pet!
Having adequate storage i.e. shelving, different size container’s etc; to house all of your pets’ food
and accessories, is the first step to keeping your home organized.
Whether you are thinking of buying or adopting a pet, there are some quick tips and guidelines on the
following pages to help make the transition from pet store / breeder to your home, an easy one.
If you already have pets and find that keeping everything organized is or has, developed into: ‘Where
is the_______’ or ‘Ouch! I just stepped on the_________’ or ‘There has got to be a better way to
store this stuff’. Please read ahead for some storage ideas and solutions to get you back in shape.
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4. GETTING ORGANIZED FOR YOUR NEW DOGGIE
Purchases:
Dry / canned food – there are many different kinds: natural / organic, vet recommended.
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2 collars, 2 leashes – have an extra for travel, to leave in the car, if one gets lost / breaks.
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Potty training pads – these are for accidents that happen in the home while potty training.
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Brushes – these can be used in-between grooming appointments for dogs that shed hair.
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ID tags – name, address and phone number. Have an extra in case one gets lost / breaks.
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Toys – there are many to choose from, check with pet store for breed/size specific dog.
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Crate – this is for travel (several different types), for sleeping in at night.
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2 doggie beds – one for travel, and/or one upstairs and one downstairs.
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Blankets – these are used to protect furniture/car seats from hair
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Self feeder, water dispensers and stainless steel bowls.
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1. Find places in your home for the crate and doggie beds, ideally somewhere where you won’t
trip over them at night. Install a doggie door so ‘Fido’ has quick access to the outside. Check
with your local building department for code requirements on doggie doors.
2. To store and organize all the doggie essentials, use small containers with lids, or a set of
plastic drawers. Install some hooks to hang leashes.
3. Create a section in your kitchen pantry/cabinets, or laundry room to keep the dog food. To
store dog food securely, pour the dry food into a tub with an air tight lid and add a plastic scoop.
Set this near the food/water bowls. The canned food can be put on a lazy susan for easy
access in a cabinet or panty, or, you can add an over the door organizer to the pantry door.
4. Alternate the canned food flavors so the new doggie gets a different kind everyday! Store
them near where you feed him / her for convenience at feeding time. Stainless steel bowls are
much easier to keep clean. Most of them can be put in the dishwasher over and over again,
unlike plastic bowls.
WHEN TO CALL FOR HELP!
If ‘Fido’s’ canned food is being mistaken for chunky beef soup and its tasting rather good, or you are
using his brush to get out your tangles; its time to call in a professional: evaluate, revise and organize!
(Refer to yellow section above for ideas to revise and update your current storage area).
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5. RESOURCES
Food & Supplements
Bullseye Pet Supply – www.bullseyepetsupply.com – Margo & Troy (702) 233-4157
Gwen
Pet Websites
http://www.petswithdisabilities.org
www.meetup.com – search for meetings about pets
Feng Shui – www.fengshui-designsolutions.com
Misc. Items
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