Adopting a homeless pet is recommended over buying from a breeder or store for several reasons: 1) Over 9 million animals are euthanized in shelters each year in the US; 2) Adopted pets are healthier since they come spayed/neutered with shots and temperament testing; and 3) Adoption saves money compared to buying, with fees covering initial medical costs.
2. Why to adopt instead of buy
9 million plus animals are euthanized annually in the United States.
You will get a healthier pet. Your new fur kid will be up to date on shots,
tested for temperament, and usually spayed or neutered before taking them
home.
Save money. Adopting a pet is far less expensive then buying one.
Adoption fees cover all their medical needs before you take them home.
You will be shifting your support from puppy mills and pet stores. Sadly in
this time many breeders are not reputable ones. Dogs and cats are breed
for money and with risk to the animals themselves they breed them like a
factory.
You will feel better about yourself knowing you saved the life of your
adopted pet but also another one who will now be in safety because they
have room. You not just save one pets life you save two . How good will
that feel !
5. The many resources to adopt a
pet
There are www.petfinder.com
various
government
, Private, an
www.humanesociety.org
d rescue www.adoptapet.com
groups in
America and
Nation wide. www.bestfriends.org
Many are
breed There are a number of rescue sites
specific and
do a
with breed specific adoptions.
excellent job
fostering and
Whatever you are looking for you can
finding you find it.
the perfect
dog.
7. Over the last thirty years
90
The figures
represent 80
millions . 70
With the 60
help of 50
advertiseme Received
40
nt and word Adopted
of mouth we 30
20 Euthanized
have more
adoptions 10 Reclaimed
now. 0
8. Choices
Please consider your options when choosing
to adopt instead of buy. Many perfectly good
dogs are out there waiting for their forever
home. Save a life and make yours better.
Adopt a homeless pet!