On April 20^th 2012, Animal Medical Clinic was one of the corporate sponsors for the Covenant Christian School 18^th Annual “Links fore the Lions” Golf Marathon and 5K walk-a-thon fundraiser. Established in 1993, Covenant Christian School is a private Christian school dedicated to providing its students quality education.

Join us as we celebrate National Pet Week from May 6^th till May 12^th. What can you do? It’s easy – love your pet and provide them with the care that they need. Owning a pet is a privilege, but the benefits of pet ownership come with responsibilities.

Be a Responsible Pet Owner:

1. Commit
   • Avoid impulsive decisions when selecting a pet.
   • Select a pet that’s suited to your home and lifestyle.
   • Keep only the type and number of pets for which you can provide appropriate food, water, shelter, health care and companionship.
   • Commit to the relationship for the life of your pet(s).
   • Provide appropriate exercise and mental stimulation.
   • Properly socialize and train your pet.
2. Invest
   • Recognize that pet ownership requires an investment of time and money.
   • Make sure your pet receives preventive health care (vaccinations, parasite control, etc.), as well as care for any illnesses or injuries.
   • Budget for potential emergencies.
3. Obey
   • Clean up after your pet.
   • Obey all local ordinances, including licensing, leash requirements and noise control.
   • Don’t allow your pet to stray or become feral.
4. Identify
   • Make sure your pet is properly identified (i.e., tags, microchips, or tattoos) and keep its registration up-to-date.
5. Limit
   • Don’t contribute to our nation’s pet overpopulation problem: limit your pet’s reproduction through spay/neuter, containment or managed breeding.
6. Prepare
   • Prepare for an emergency or disaster, including assembling an evacuation kit.
   • Make alternate arrangements if you can no longer provide care for your pet.
   • Recognize any decline in your pet’s quality of life and make timely decisions in consultation with a veterinarian.

 This year, Brevard County has changed the way that county licenses are done. Instead of getting a new tag every year, pets residing in Brevard County now get a permanent license tag that is just renewed yearly. Instead of purchasing your license at Animal Medical Clinic, you will now purchase your license directly from the county over the phone at (321) 633-2024, or pick one up at the South Animal Care Center at 5100 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, Florida. County licenses will be renewed this way as well. For more information, you can also view Brevard County Animal Services online at www.brevardcounty.us/AnimalServices/TagsLicenses