petcarerule

noun
UK /ˈpɛtkeəruːl/
US /ˈpɛtkeruːl/

A pet care rule is a rule about how to take good care of a pet.

The first petcarerule at our house is to give the dog fresh water every morning.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A rule that says how pets must be treated in a public place.

The park's petcarerule says dogs must stay on a leash.

3. A rule a child follows when helping to look after a family pet.

Feeding the fish is my petcarerule for this week.

4. A rule made by a vet or shelter about keeping animals healthy and safe.

The shelter's petcarerule requires a checkup before adoption.