I own one cat, adopted several years ago from a foster home I found on Petfinder. I recommend the site, or others like it to find their new companions. So, animal lovers, why adopt from a home/shelter instead of buy your furry friends?
5. It's cheaper.
No small concern in these times, money spent on pets can be extravagant. So, why pay top dollar for a pooch when you can adopt for a fraction of the cost? Sometimes, it can even be free!
Quick example: a Dalmatian puppy costs at least $300 up to $1500. Here's Shae, who will only cost you shelter fees (usually less than $100). Who needs a breeder? That girl is gorgeous!
4. You know what you're getting.
When I wanted a cat, we still had a dog in the house. After a little research, I determined an adult short-haired cat would suit my needs, wants, and lifestyle best. So, I plugged those terms into Petfinder, and voila:
Harley. Named for a psychopath, and the sweetest, bitchiest, lick-y-ist, most talkative, wonderful cat ever. You can put in a number of parameters, such as age, housetrained, declawed, kids, other pets, breed, etc. Why take a chance on your new dog hating your kids, or your new cat wetting the rug?
3. You'll be getting a healthy pet.
There are extremely graphic descriptions of the inhumane conditions at puppy mills. Backyard breeders are (usually) just in it to make a quick buck. Purebred animals have a lot of health issues, due to their backgrounds. So why not get a perfectly healthy pet from a shelter? They're usually spayed or neutered, and get free or discounted checkups from vets. Not to mention keeping any pets/family you already have healthy!
2. Skip to your favorite part.
Kittens and puppies are great: if you have the time to spend with them. With adoption you can get an older animal that's ready to go. No house training, no need to spay or neuter, nada. If you want a younger animal, by all means, adopt one. But for those of us on the go, an adult is the way to go.
1. It'll save a life.
3-4 million pets are put down each year because they can't find a home. Most of these are from shelters, not breeders or pet stores. I'm not gonna play 'In the arms of the angels' for you. I'm just telling you the truth.
Remember that.
5. It's cheaper.
No small concern in these times, money spent on pets can be extravagant. So, why pay top dollar for a pooch when you can adopt for a fraction of the cost? Sometimes, it can even be free!
Quick example: a Dalmatian puppy costs at least $300 up to $1500. Here's Shae, who will only cost you shelter fees (usually less than $100). Who needs a breeder? That girl is gorgeous!
4. You know what you're getting.
When I wanted a cat, we still had a dog in the house. After a little research, I determined an adult short-haired cat would suit my needs, wants, and lifestyle best. So, I plugged those terms into Petfinder, and voila:
Harley. Named for a psychopath, and the sweetest, bitchiest, lick-y-ist, most talkative, wonderful cat ever. You can put in a number of parameters, such as age, housetrained, declawed, kids, other pets, breed, etc. Why take a chance on your new dog hating your kids, or your new cat wetting the rug?
3. You'll be getting a healthy pet.
There are extremely graphic descriptions of the inhumane conditions at puppy mills. Backyard breeders are (usually) just in it to make a quick buck. Purebred animals have a lot of health issues, due to their backgrounds. So why not get a perfectly healthy pet from a shelter? They're usually spayed or neutered, and get free or discounted checkups from vets. Not to mention keeping any pets/family you already have healthy!
2. Skip to your favorite part.
Kittens and puppies are great: if you have the time to spend with them. With adoption you can get an older animal that's ready to go. No house training, no need to spay or neuter, nada. If you want a younger animal, by all means, adopt one. But for those of us on the go, an adult is the way to go.
Not what I pictured when I typed in 'adult animal.'
1. It'll save a life.
3-4 million pets are put down each year because they can't find a home. Most of these are from shelters, not breeders or pet stores. I'm not gonna play 'In the arms of the angels' for you. I'm just telling you the truth.
Remember that.
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