Caring for your new Vagrant
Congratulations! Adopting one of the country's many homeless can be a loving and rewarding experience for the entire family. This guide will help you to ensure that your little transient provides you with a long life full of joy and affection.
Training
Even the slowest of society's downtrodden can be taught to behave in a manner befitting a member of the household through simple commands and positive reinforcement. Is he digging through the garbage? A forceful "No!" followed by a light rap on the bottom should be enough of a deterrent. For repeat offenses, consider making him spend the night outdoors as further punishment. Did she piddle on the carpet? Again, a "No!" should suffice. Rubbing her nose in her mess may be appropriate in extreme situations.
When they do good, always remember that treats make an excellent reward. When you tell him to roll over, he will remember that bottle of Southern Rose in the cabinet and happily comply.
Grooming
Your first step after adoption should be to have your new friend cleaned and clipped by a professional. Flea and tick baths, shaving, and possible declawing will ensure that he makes an excellent first impression on the family. From then on, weekly baths should be enough to keep your homeless person happy and healthy. To avoid excess grime buildup in the tub, keep in mind that there is nothing they love more than running from the hose in the backyard.
Dressing your hobo can reflect your personal tastes and style. There are a wide variety of adorable outfits and costumes available. With a little creativity you can have the cutest vagrant in the neighborhood!
Diet and Exercise
Your homeless person is used to eating the stale discarded remnants from the meals of those more fortunate. A sudden change in diet can lead to an upset tummy or even more serious problems. Table scraps will keep any hobo happy and contented, with the occasional day old doughnut or piece of candy from the couch cushions as an extra treat.
Proper exercise is the most important step in a healthy vagrant. If you don't have a nice yard for your homeless person to stretch his legs in, daily walks are a must. Be sure to follow your neighborhood's leash laws. In the city the temptation to run off and play with his friends in the wild may prove too much for your little pet to resist.
Breeding
Breeding homeless people is generally frowned upon due to the large number of those still unadopted. If you do choose to breed your vagrant, be sure to choose a mate of healthy stock to avoid the possibility of genetic defect. Racing hobos are a special breed and require great skill in pairing the best matches.
With the proper care and affection, your homeless person will provide endless loyalty and entertainment. Before long, Gus will be just like a member of the family!
Training
Even the slowest of society's downtrodden can be taught to behave in a manner befitting a member of the household through simple commands and positive reinforcement. Is he digging through the garbage? A forceful "No!" followed by a light rap on the bottom should be enough of a deterrent. For repeat offenses, consider making him spend the night outdoors as further punishment. Did she piddle on the carpet? Again, a "No!" should suffice. Rubbing her nose in her mess may be appropriate in extreme situations.
When they do good, always remember that treats make an excellent reward. When you tell him to roll over, he will remember that bottle of Southern Rose in the cabinet and happily comply.
Grooming
Your first step after adoption should be to have your new friend cleaned and clipped by a professional. Flea and tick baths, shaving, and possible declawing will ensure that he makes an excellent first impression on the family. From then on, weekly baths should be enough to keep your homeless person happy and healthy. To avoid excess grime buildup in the tub, keep in mind that there is nothing they love more than running from the hose in the backyard.
Dressing your hobo can reflect your personal tastes and style. There are a wide variety of adorable outfits and costumes available. With a little creativity you can have the cutest vagrant in the neighborhood!
Diet and Exercise
Your homeless person is used to eating the stale discarded remnants from the meals of those more fortunate. A sudden change in diet can lead to an upset tummy or even more serious problems. Table scraps will keep any hobo happy and contented, with the occasional day old doughnut or piece of candy from the couch cushions as an extra treat.
Proper exercise is the most important step in a healthy vagrant. If you don't have a nice yard for your homeless person to stretch his legs in, daily walks are a must. Be sure to follow your neighborhood's leash laws. In the city the temptation to run off and play with his friends in the wild may prove too much for your little pet to resist.
Breeding
Breeding homeless people is generally frowned upon due to the large number of those still unadopted. If you do choose to breed your vagrant, be sure to choose a mate of healthy stock to avoid the possibility of genetic defect. Racing hobos are a special breed and require great skill in pairing the best matches.
With the proper care and affection, your homeless person will provide endless loyalty and entertainment. Before long, Gus will be just like a member of the family!
posted by B at Thursday, November 16, 2006
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