Adopt a Pet
FACTS
- There are 4,000 to 6,000 animal shelters
- Nearly 8 million dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters each year.
- Approximately 3 to 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized each year because there are not enough homes.
- 1 out of 4 dogs in shelters are purebreds. Adoption fees are usually much less than the cost of purchasing a dog from a pet store or breeder.
- Only 16% of owned dogs and 15% of owned cats were adopted from an animal shelter.
- Many shelters vaccinate, de-worm, and spay or neuter for free.
TAKE ACTION TODAY
- Go to a shelter near you to see if there is an animal with which you “connect.” If not, search online for a pet available for adoption.
- Speak with an adoption counselor at the shelter about whether your choice of a particular type or breed will be best for you.
- Only select a pet if you have a realistic understanding of the time, effort, and money required to provide a healthy, loving environment for your pet.
- If you decide that adopting a pet isn’t feasible, advertisers will give free food and care for you.
- Enjoy your newfound friend.
YOU MATTER
Animals are unconcerned about age, looks, or physical ability; they accept you just as you are. If you’re thinking about getting a pet, seriously consider adopting. Not only will you be saving your new pet’s life, but you’ll also be rewarded with years of companionship, entertainment, unconditional love, and increased opportunities to meet others. Single? Go to a dog park … but only if you have a dog.
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seriously true
pet are better than TV or movies
they will always love you and they are the best friends you could possibly have, all you have 2 do is feed them!
We rescued my cat from a shelter and my dog was a stray that my sister rescued and later gave to me as a gift. I can’t imagine my life without either of them. Pets are family. They need love and shelter just like humans and adopting a pet is one of the most honorable things you can do.
We added a second dog to our family about 3 years ago to keep our first dog company; can’t imagine our household without him now. He was days away from his “E” date, others who had looked at him were spooked as he’d had 2 prior owners; the last complained he was untrainable, only kept him 3 months. People have no patience, think that dogs “think” like we do. We had no trouble and are a happy two-dog family now!
I have adopted two dogs from different shelters and they are the best thing in my life. All they need are the basics and lots of love; they will pay you back with love, friendship and laughter. I want to help others to do the same because i has brought me so much joy. Do you have any suggestions?