10 REASONS TO ADOPT A PET
You save a life.
The cost of adoption is less than buying a pet.
Most shelter animals have had medical treatment and are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date with vaccines.
There are more unique pets to choose from in shelters. Age, breeds, mixed breeds, and personality choices are greater.
Many are already trained.
Your bed is pre-warmed on cold winter nights.
Animals are just ready to love you, no matter what.
Adopting from a shelter opens a cage for another pet who needs a new forever home.
An adult pet takes the guess work out of determining size, thickness of coat, and energy level.
Mixed breeds are unique compared to purebreeds and may have less genetically inherited health problems.
Take this quiz to find out which dog is right for you!
Please adopt some lovely doggos
As someone who just adopted a third doggo from the shelter, please do it if you can find a dog right for you. Those shelters do everything they can to keep them alive, but itβs a family that keeps them happy.
Okay, but is there a quiz for which shelter kitty I should get?
@deignsβΒ good u asked, yes!!! sorry I forgot to add that one, anyway here is it
What Breed of Cat should you get?
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Plus? Those animals in the pound? They KNOW that they are on death row. My first dog as a married woman was an eleventh hour adoption. A 13-y-o basset hound mix (pound said they thought he was 11 because they were trying to save him by making him sound a teeny bit younger) and he was βTil death do we partβ loyal. We lost him 4 years later to cancer, and we (the family had grown from 2 to 3 humans) were devastated.
My sister? Fosters cats, and ended up with a charmer whoβd been hit by a car. Sephiroth is a well loved asshole, and his brother, Cloud (a stray who found a sucker bet), is almost canine levels of friendly.
Be a superhero. Save a life. Rescue.
As someone who has worked in a shelter for two years and watched many of my babies go to their incredible forever homes, you wouldnβt BELIEVE how big of a difference you can see in the animalsβ behavior from being in the kennels to even just a few minutes after leaving. When their new owners are filling out the paperwork, thereβs already a new spark in their eyes. They KNOW theyβre going home; they know theyβre getting to be loved the way all animals deserve to be. There are so many beautiful animals in shelters that get overlooked. Next time youβre searching for a companion, check your local shelters and rescues. Not only are you getting a companion, but youβre saving a life.
I got my Norwegian Forest Cat from a shelter. Heβs huge, and never shuts up, and is moody and a prolific hunter (or was. Heβs not allowed out), and the biggest cuddliest mamas boy on the planet.
i just adopted my first cat from the humane society ! her name is Persephone and sheβs 14 almost 15 years old. i love my angel so much.
I got all three of my cats from shelters and they are honestly so appreciative! They are amazing little creatures and have become the light of my lifeβ¦. please adopt!! You wonβt regret it and neither will your little ball of fur.
This cutie used to be a stray in Greece. A lot of people try to poisen them, because there are so many strays there (which is the peoples fault. They buy puppies and leave them on the streets when they are older).
Iβm happy, I had the chance to safe my little lady. I still wish to safe more. They are always so happy when you only pet them or just give them a bit of attention.
My babies Penelope and Eloise were irresponsibly let outside without being spayed. Both got pregnant and their owner dumped them at the shelter two weeks before they were due with kittens. Due to being full to capacity, they were immediately at the top of the kill list. Thankfully a foster rescued them, got them healthy, helped them birth nine healthy kittens between the two of them, rescued four more orphan kittens that these girls adopted and nursed, got them ALL fixed, got ALL THIRTEEN kittens good homes, and I adopted these silly, destructive, adorable, loud, cuddle bugs. Theyβre a bonded pair, and theyβve brought light and love and laughter into my life. Please adopt!!!! Please fix your pets! Save a love, be compassionate, and find your best friend!
Both adopted in a shelter. Best decision I have ever made.
My husband and I adopted this little ball of love from a shelter and heβs literally the most amazing dog in the world. β€οΈ
got all four of my loves from our local shelter. absolute sweethearts β€οΈ
Got this pretty fur ball from a local shelter π₯° #adoptdontshop
The future wife and I adopted this 3-legged snuggle bug from our local humane society this summer and itβs one of, if not THE, best decision we have made β€οΈπ₯°
My adopted baby! Please donβt disregard shelters just because you want a certain breed! Either sign up to volunteer at a shelter (youβll get the inside scoop on the dogs/cats) or visit the shelter every day or every other day. There are always so many different breeds, some just get scooped up quicker than others!
Kitten when i got her at the RICHMOND SPCA! She is the most loving playful cat i have ever interacted with!!
@hangrysweatpants and I adopted the sweetest, gentlest cuddle bug from a local rescue. Sheβs the best decision weβve ever made.
