4. Exercise and mental stimulation: Provide animals with regular exercise and mental stimulation to prevent boredom and promote their physical and mental well-being. This can be achieved through playtime, walks, or access to suitable exercise areas. 5. Respect their boundaries: Understand and respect an animal's personal space. Give them the opportunity to approach you willingly and avoid overwhelming or intimidating them. 6. Handle them gently: Be gentle and calm when handling animals. Avoid using excessive force or rough handling that may cause pain or distress. 7. Socialize and interact: Provide animals with regular social interaction, either with humans or other animals of the same species when appropriate, to ensure they feel loved and cared for. 8. Avoid any form of abuse: Never subject animals to physical, emotional, or verbal abuse in any way. This includes avoiding behaviors such as hitting, kicking, yelling, or neglecting their basic needs. 9. Provide mental and emotional support: Animals require mental and emotional stimulation.
