THESE ARE THE FACTS
There are 4,000 to 6,000 animal shelters right now all acrossed this great nation.
Nearly 8 million dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters each year.
Approximately 3 to 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized each year because there are not enough homes.
1 out of 4 dogs in shelters are purebreds. Adoption fees are usually much less than the cost of purchasing a dog from a pet store or breeder.
ONLY 16% of owned dogs and 15% of owned cats were adopted from an animal shelter.
Many shelters vaccinate, de-worm, and spay or neuter for free or at a much lower cost than vets.
YOU CAN HELP SAVE A LIFE
Go to a shelter near you to see if there is an animal that speaks to your heart. If not, search online for a pet available for adoption. I'm a fan of Petfinder.com
Speak with an adoption counselor at the shelter about whether your choice of a particular type or breed will be best for you.
Only select a pet if you have a realistic understanding of the time, effort, and the cost of providing a healthy, loving environment for your pet.
If you decide that adopting a pet isn’t feasible, maybe you could foster and many advertisers give free food and vet care to help cover your expenses.
Then all you have to do is enjoy your newfound friend.
YOU MATTER TO THE ANIMALS
Animals are unconcerned about age, looks, or your physical ability. They love and accept you just as you are. If you’re thinking about getting a pet, seriously consider adopting.
Not only will you be saving your new pet’s life, but you’ll also be rewarded with years of companionship, entertainment, and the kind of unconditional love that only comes from truly saving another life.
I have been truly blessed each and every time I've saved a life from a shelter. I wish everyone could experience that kind of love, at least once in their lives.
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