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As a member of the American Boarding Kennels Association, I recognize that,
in order to fulfill my obligations to the animals in my care, to my customers, to the boarding kennel industry
and to my community, both my business and my personal life must be governed by honorable standards …
Therefore, I solemnly pledge:
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To provide conscientious care for the animals entrusted to me, being
constantly attentive to their security, safety, and well-being, and to place their welfare above all other
business considerations. |
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To take every opportunity to learn more about my profession and to
improve my services. |
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To deal honestly and fairly with the public, and to avoid
misrepresentation of my services. |
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To respect the confidence of every customer served. |
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To place service to my customers and to the boarding kennel
industry above personal gain. |
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To avoid unfair competitive practices, any slander or defamation of
my competitors, and actions or business practices which would result in dishonor upon or distrust of my
competitors or of the boarding kennel industry in general. |
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To support my association, its policies and programs, and to
participate as fully as possible in its activities. |
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To be respectful of, and to cooperate with the other professions
and trades which operate within the pet industry, in every way consistent with my other
responsibilities. |
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To obey all applicable Federal, State and local laws governing animal
care. |
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To operate my business in such a manner as to reflect honor upon
the boarding kennel industry within my local community. |
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To encourage responsible pet ownership, and to promote,
especially through the charitable programs of ABKA, an increased awareness and acceptance of
humane and noble animal programs. |
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