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Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Pet
- 10 - Each hour, every day, over 3,000 dogs and cats are born in the U.S.
- 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.
- 9 - Many dogs and cats awaiting adoption at the shelter are already housebroken!
- With most family members gone during the work week for 8 hours or more, house training is
certainly an important consideration.
- 8 - When you adopt an older dog or cat from the shelter,
- you already know how big the animal is, what his temperament is, how active he is and if he
has been trained.
- 7 - Adoption staff work with you to make that perfect match.
- They will try and make sure that you are choosing the pet that will make both family and
animal happy with each other.
- 6 - Instant companion!
- When you adopt from a shelter, you immediately have a devoted friend for life.
- 5 - You will be an example to others,
- and they may become inspired to visit a shelter.
- 4 -There are puppies and kittens at the shelter
- as well as older animals. Whatever age you are looking for, you can find him or her at the
shelter.
- 3 - Purebreds can be found at the shelter.
- Experts say approximately 10-12% of animals in shelters are purebreds. So, if you have your
heart set on 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.
- 2 - Most shelters provide all 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.
- 1 - Unconditional Love!
- Your new pet will love you regardless of all other outside factors. Where else can you find
that kind of devotion?
- The National Humane Education Society
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