I’m not into the whole “new year, new me” thing, but as we enter a new year it’s a good time to create a list of to-dos and goals. It’s kinda of nice to have the feeling of starting fresh! 2016 was absolutely insane for me…in a good way! This year I have a plethora of career goals, but let’s take it one day at a time. I have some priorities to get in order, some of which involve my pets. Take a look at this simple New Year’s pet parent checklist that I’ve put together for you.
New Year’s Pet Parent Checklist
I’m off to a productive start to the year. On my immediate to-do list are updating my dog’s licenses and scheduling a vet appointment for Khloee and Wynston. They both need an updated rabies shot. I also need to get Leila spayed in February.
I’m also ready to make a run to MCACC. I have a box of blankets from our wedding ready to donate to the local shelter (about 30 blankets total!), as well as a bag of treats and toys for dogs and cats. If you’re doing some house cleaning, take any blankets or towels that you don’t need and set them aside. Your local animal shelters could really use them! It’s cold out and too many animals are sleeping on concrete floors – they could use your help. Other items that shelters could use are bottles and formula for puppies and kittens, paper towels and cat litter. If you have it, donate it. There is no point in throwing away food that your pet didn’t eat or litter that your cat didn’t like.
Do you have any special items on your pet parent checklist for the upcoming year? What general to-dos could you add to this checklist? How about goals? I’d love to hear about them!
Jill says
I always get a small planner usually at the dollar store for the new year. I use it specifically to keep track of all pet stuff (last nail trim/bath, monthly heart worm, vet appointments, etc.). Since they are the small thin type of planners I can store all my past years and go back to reference if needed.
Amanda says
Great idea! My friend bought me The Happy Planner for this year and I’m SUPER excited about it! I need to keep better track of nail trims and what not, so thanks for the idea!! Super smart to store them for reference, also.
Cathy Armato says
Congratulations again on your wedding and a successful year! I’m so happy you collected 30 blankets for MCACC, that’s fantastic, they always need them especially for the little ones like Wynston. I miss MCACC, now that we’ve moved to NY. My biggest pet goal is to make Phoebe a therapy dog like her sister, Icy. She got her CGC last year. I adopted Phoebe from MCACC!
Love & biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv
Amanda says
Thanks Cathy! Phoebe would be a great therapy dog. I’d love to do that with Wynston but he doesn’t like humans that much LOL! I can’t wait to see how that goes for you!