Everything you need for your new furry family member.

Congratulations on your new pet! You are embarking on a wonderful and rewarding relationship. Adopting a new pet comes with a lot of change for both pet and pet parent, so we’ve compiled a checklist to help make the transition as smooth as possible!

Necessary items for your dog. 

- Food and water bowls


- Food (canned and dry)


- Collar


- Four to six-foot leash


- ID tag with your phone number


- Hard plastic carrier or foldable metal crate


- Dog bed or mat


- Doggy shampoo and conditioner


- Nail clippers


- Canine toothbrush and toothpaste


- Brush or comb (depends on your pet’s coat)


- Super-absorbent paper towels


- Sponge and scrub brush


- Non-toxic cleanser


- Enzymatic odor neutralizer


- Plastic poop baggies (biodegradable ones are best) or pooper scooper


- Absorbent house-training pads


- Variety of toys (a ball, rope, chew toy, and puzzle toy)


- Variety of treats (such as small cookies, bully sticks, training treats, digestible chews, etc.)


- First-aid supplies


- Baby gate(s)


Necessary items for your cat.


- Food and water bowls


- Food (canned and dry)


- Litter box and scooper


- Kitty litter


- Collar


- Cat Treats


- Scratching Post


- ID tag with your phone number


- Hard plastic carrier


- Nail clippers


- Feline toothbrush and toothpaste


- Brush or comb (depends on your cat’s coat)


- Super-absorbent paper towels


- Sponge and scrub brush


- Non-toxic cleanser


- Enzymatic odor neutralizer


- Variety of toys (catnip, teaser toys, wand toys, etc.)


- First-aid supplies


Top Dogs carries everything you need on your pet checklist! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is happy to offer suggestions and answer questions you may have about caring for your four-legged family member!