Organization is not everyone's strongpoint, but when we put our minds to it, keeping all pet-related info in one place makes things easier, especially when circumstances are less than serene.

I've created several infosheets to make life a bit easier for pet owners and their "babies." And, now I've posted them on the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, in PDF form, for you to print out and use in your home.

You can access these at anytime through the links bar that is always visible on my blog.

The free infosheets are:
Adding a Pet to Your Home
What questions should you and your family consider when choosing the best pet for your family?

In Case of Emergency Sheet
This is a sheet you will want to fill out and copy. Give one copy to a relative, best friend, or neighbor. Keep the other copy with your important household or medical papers. You might even want to ask your attorney if he or she would like a copy. This sheet will let others know your wishes in case of emergencies, small and large.

Boarding Info Sheet
The Boarding Info Sheet is something you can fill out and give to your pet-sitter or boarding facility so that they can do their best to help your pet be happy in your absence.

Pet-Related Expenses Worksheet
There are a lot of things to keep in mind when budgeting for the best pet for your family. This worksheet will help you build a budget and also will help your child understand the financial responsibilities of having a pet.

The Thoughtful Pet Guardian's Checklist
This questionaire contains additional thought-provoking questions to consider before adopting a pet.

Keep checking back, as I will be posting more infosheets for pet lovers in the future.