responsible pet ownership
noun phraseUK /rɪˈspɒnsəbl pɛt ˈəʊnəʃɪp/
US /rɪˈspɑːnsəbl pɛt ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
Taking good care of a pet by feeding it, keeping it safe, and being kind to it.
Responsible pet ownership means walking your dog every day and giving it fresh water.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The legal duty to control and care for an animal you keep.
The city has rules about responsible pet ownership, like keeping dogs on a leash.
3. Making sure a pet does not bother other people or damage property.
Cleaning up after your dog is part of responsible pet ownership.
4. Giving a pet a safe home for its whole life.
Responsible pet ownership means you do not abandon your pet when it gets old.