There's a reason pets retrieved from animal shelters are called rescues. Because any owner who gets their pets from a shelter is a hero. The American Humane Association has released information that approximately 9.6 million animals are euthanized in the United States every year. That's a huge number. These animals would not have to die if there were more people willing to adopt them.
The big problem lies in many false beliefs about animal shelters. Many people believe that shelter dogs are going to be problem dogs. The reason for this belief is that some shelter dogs come from abusive situations. Although this is the case with some shelter cases, it is not the case with all of them. This can be easily avoided by questioning the shelter about your potential pet to find out what type of situation
this pet was in when it was brought to the shelter. Most of the cases in animal shelters are simply strays or pets that were given up by the owner due to certain circumstances such as a pet having babies or having to move and not being able to bring the pet along.
Another false belief that many hold is that they will not be able to find pure breeds at a shelter. This is not true. There are pure breeds at shelters, however, you may have to search for them. Try looking for a pet online. Many shelters have pictures of their pets online. Try Pet Finder.
Another problem many shelters face is adoption fees. While I understand that adoption fees are expensive, it is important for one to understand why these fees are so high. First of all, your shelter pet will be "fixed". In other words, your shelter pet will be spayed or neutered. Your shelter pet will also be up to date on their shots. Some shelters will only give rabies shots so it is important that you know what vaccinations your pet will receive before adoption. It may be up to you to take your new family member to the vet to catch up on the rest of their shots.
Finally, it is important for you to remember that if you purchase a pet from a breeder, you are taking away the chance for a shelter animal to find a home.
Next time you decide to get a new pet, please go to a shelter. You will be a true hero in the eyes of your new pet. You will also share a bond that no one else in the world will have with you.
The big problem lies in many false beliefs about animal shelters. Many people believe that shelter dogs are going to be problem dogs. The reason for this belief is that some shelter dogs come from abusive situations. Although this is the case with some shelter cases, it is not the case with all of them. This can be easily avoided by questioning the shelter about your potential pet to find out what type of situation
this pet was in when it was brought to the shelter. Most of the cases in animal shelters are simply strays or pets that were given up by the owner due to certain circumstances such as a pet having babies or having to move and not being able to bring the pet along.Another false belief that many hold is that they will not be able to find pure breeds at a shelter. This is not true. There are pure breeds at shelters, however, you may have to search for them. Try looking for a pet online. Many shelters have pictures of their pets online. Try Pet Finder.
Another problem many shelters face is adoption fees. While I understand that adoption fees are expensive, it is important for one to understand why these fees are so high. First of all, your shelter pet will be "fixed". In other words, your shelter pet will be spayed or neutered. Your shelter pet will also be up to date on their shots. Some shelters will only give rabies shots so it is important that you know what vaccinations your pet will receive before adoption. It may be up to you to take your new family member to the vet to catch up on the rest of their shots.
Finally, it is important for you to remember that if you purchase a pet from a breeder, you are taking away the chance for a shelter animal to find a home.
Next time you decide to get a new pet, please go to a shelter. You will be a true hero in the eyes of your new pet. You will also share a bond that no one else in the world will have with you.
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