Code of Ethics
As a member of the American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA), 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:
- 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.
- To take every opportunity to learn more
about my profession and to improve my services.
- To deal honestly and fairly with the
public, and to avoid misrepresentation of my services.
- To respect the confidence of every
customer served.
- To place service to my customers and to
the boarding kennel industry above personal gain.
- 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.
- To support my association, its policies
and programs, and to participate as fully as possible in
its activities.
- 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.
- To obey all applicable Federal, State and
local laws governing animal care.
- To operate my business in such a manner as
to reflect honor upon the boarding kennel industry within
my local community.
- 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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