ABKA Code of Ethics
As a member of ABKA, I recognize that, in order to fulfill my obligations to the
animals in my care, to my customers, to the pet care services industry and to my
community, both my business and my personal life must be governed by
honorable standards... Therefore I solemnly pledge:
1. 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.
2. To take every opportunity to learn more about my profession and to improve
my services.
3. To deal honestly and fairly with the public, and to avoid misrepresentation of
my services.
4. To respect the confidence of every customer served.
5. To place service to my customers and to the pet care services industry
above personal gain.
6. 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 pet care services industry in
general.
7. To support my association, its policies and programs, and to participate as
fully as possible in its activities.
8. 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.
9. To obey all applicable Federal, State and local laws governing animal care
and business practices.
10. To operate my business in such a manner as to reflect honor upon the pet
care services industry within my local community.
11. 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.
animals in my care, to my customers, to the pet care services industry and to my
community, both my business and my personal life must be governed by
honorable standards... Therefore I solemnly pledge:
1. 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.
2. To take every opportunity to learn more about my profession and to improve
my services.
3. To deal honestly and fairly with the public, and to avoid misrepresentation of
my services.
4. To respect the confidence of every customer served.
5. To place service to my customers and to the pet care services industry
above personal gain.
6. 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 pet care services industry in
general.
7. To support my association, its policies and programs, and to participate as
fully as possible in its activities.
8. 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.
9. To obey all applicable Federal, State and local laws governing animal care
and business practices.
10. To operate my business in such a manner as to reflect honor upon the pet
care services industry within my local community.
11. 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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