6 . Give them their own space Whether it ’ s a crate , a pen , or a room , prepare a space to contain your pet when you ’ re not at home . That way you can rest at ease , knowing they ’ re safe and not getting into any trouble ! If your pet knows a space is theirs , they ’ ll also appreciate having a quiet spot to retreat to where they feel safe .
7 . Set some boundaries There may still be places in your home where you don ’ t want your pet to explore , such as your garage or your kitchen when you ’ re cooking over a hot stove . If so , install a self-closing mechanism on the appropriate doors to ensure you won ’ t forget to close them , or use pet gates to keep them out .
Sometimes , despite your best efforts , pets can still get into trouble . Although home insurance doesn ’ t cover damage to your home caused by a pet , it does cover damage your pet may cause to a neighbour ’ s property through your liability coverage . Alberta ’ s Dangerous Dogs Act mandates that a justice can take complaints about dogs that bite or are dangerous . If an incident
Bringing home a new cat or dog ?
Follow this list to pet-proof your home and give your new furry friend a safe environment to explore .
happens , the courts will hear if the attack was provoked , or if owners did all they could to prevent an attack . If the owner is held liable , liability coverage will kick in to help pay for expenses related to injuries . It ’ s worth reviewing your home insurance policy ’ s liability coverage prior to adopting a pet to make sure you ’ re covered .
This article took information from several reliable websites including
Vets-now . com ,
Cats . org . uk , Weddington Animal Hospital , Rate Supermarket , and the Alberta Government .
Calgary Co-operative Memorial Society ( CCMS )
CCMS is a nonprofit , member-owned co-operative . We arrange discounted funeral plans for our members in Calgary , Airdrie , Cochrane , Okotoks , Strathmore , High River , Medicine Hat , Lethbridge , Taber , and surrounding areas . Our service providers are locally owned and operated . Members can save an average of $ 2,500 to $ 5,000 on their funeral arrangements , depending on the plan selected . Plans can be prepaid to lock-in the price or can be paid at the time of need .
Since our founding in 1965 , we have had more than 45,000 members . Membership ensures that your wishes for your final arrangements are respected and provides you with access to lower-priced plans for funeral services from our service providers . You can opt to enter your guidance information into our online registry for the funeral home to access at the time of need , which also provides your loved ones with important information that they also need at that time .
The most important benefit is the peace of mind gained from knowing that , by putting your affairs in order now , you will be saving your next-of-kin some hasty , painful , and expensive decisions at a time when they may be emotionally unprepared .
You can purchase a lifetime membership for only $ 40 per adult . For more information visit
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