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Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Animal In shelters and rescues across the nation, millions of dogs and cats are awaiting their forever homes. Sadly, many of these animals will never have a second chance at life—but you can be the loving difference for even just one dog or cat by adopting your next pet! The following are just a few of the many good reasons to adopt a shelter or rescue animal: - Your new pet will love you regardless of all other outside factors. Where else can you find that kind of devotion and unconditional love?
- Most shelters provide necessary shots and spaying/neutering before the animal goes home with you. Spaying/neutering helps to end the tremendous pet overpopulation problem, is healthier for your animal, and saves you time and money.
- Purebreds can be found at a shelter. Experts say approximately 10-12 percent of animals in shelters are purebreds. So, if you have your heart set upon a certain breed, try checking with your shelter. Most will keep you on a waiting list if they don’t have what you’re looking for.
- There are puppies and kittens at the shelter as well as older animals. Whatever age you are looking for, you can find the right animal at the shelter.
- You will be an example to others, and they may become inspired to visit a shelter.
- Instant companionship is yours when you adopt from a shelter! You immediately have a devoted friend for life.
- Adoption staff work with you to make that perfect match. They will try to make sure you are choosing the pet who will make both family and animal happy with each other.
- When you adopt an older dog or cat from the shelter, you already know how big the animal is, what his or her temperament is, how active he or she is, and how well trained he or she is.
- Many dogs and cats waiting adoption at a shelter are already housebroken! With most family members gone during the work day for eight hours or more, house training is certainly an important consideration.
- Each hour, every day, over 3,000 dogs and cats are born in the United States. Most of these animals are unwanted and many end up in shelters. You can save a life by adopting a cat or dog from your local shelter.
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