Top 9 Reasons to Adopt (Not Buy!) a New Pet
If you’re considering adding a pet to your family, there are plenty of reasons to do so. Pets provide companionship, teach kids responsibility, and can help reduce stress. Plus, they’re just plain adorable! So if you’re on the fence about adopting a pet, read on for some of the top reasons to go ahead and bring one into your home. You won’t regret it!
What Is Pet Adoption?
There are a couple of different ways someone can introduce a new pet to the family. While the traditional way for many may have been to go shopping for a new pet – much like you would for clothes, food, or any other consumer item – there is a different option for pets: adoption.
This means that rather than going to a breeder or a pet store, you would look into an adoption center or shelter to find your new best friend. Depending on the criteria you’re looking for, this could be beneficial for many reasons. Let’s take a look at some of the most important reasons. Below.
9 Reasons To Choose Adoption For Your New Pet(s)!
If you’re thinking of adding a pet to your family, adopting from an animal shelter or rescue is a great option! Here are 9 reasons to consider it:
1. You’ll save a life
Imagine if you could change one pet’s life, what would it be like for them? One million dogs and cats are euthanized each year because there aren’t enough people who want to take them home. But with your help as an adopter or foster parent; together we can save more lives!
The best way to reduce the number of euthanized animals is by adopting pets. When you take on a dog or cat, not only do they become part of your family but also open up shelter space so another animal can find his forever home!
2. You’ll get a great animal
The friendly and grateful pets at animal shelters are just looking for a home. They did not do anything wrong, but they came into the shelter because human problems like moving or divorcing can make it difficult to find good homes for these adorable creatures.
Families who need an extra loving pet should take advantage of this opportunity!
3. It’ll cost you less
When you choose to adopt a pet, most of the costs involved are already included in your adoption fee. You will only have to pay for food and any special supplies needed at first! This includes spaying or neutering as well as initial vaccinations (and sometimes even microchipping!).
A great way to save money on these expenses upfront would be by using one’s Community Fundraiser account through paws league–all donations go towards helping animals so every penny counts big time here!
4. Bragging Rights
Spread the love and show off your new pet to all of us! We can’t wait for you to get post-adoption photos with them.
5. One way to fight Puppy Mills
The tons of dogs you see in pet stores, online sellers or flea markets come from puppy mills.
Puppy mills are a factory-style breeding facility for animals[1]. Many would rather see animals grow up with a bit more freedom. To help reduce puppy mills’ influence on the pet market, adoption is a great option!
6. Your home will thank You
It takes a lot of work to find an adopting family for each pet in need. Not only are you saving their life, but many times when older pets come into our shelter they have already been house-trained so we know what kind or behavior will fit right away! So if your home is just not ready yet – don’t worry because this mature pooch has got it covered.
Mature Pets can help ease some transitions into adoption by being patient with patience while also teaching new owners how best caretake these lifetime friends.
7. All pets are good for your health, but adoptees offer an extra boost
Adopting an animal is a great way to find fulfillment in your life. They provide you with unconditional love and can make someone feel wanted when they’re feeling lonely or lost! Imagine how much better everything will seem after taking care of one of these cute furry friends – not only do we get the joy from making their lives more special, but our mental health improves too because there’s always something new around every corner.
8. Adoption helps more than one animal
If you’re looking for an animal in need, then there is no better place than your local shelter. Shelters across America take millions of strays every year who are abused or lost [2]; by adopting one today, not only will they get the love that was deserved but also help those shelters care more efficiently!
The cost associated with my adoption goes directly towards providing food bank services which means less fortunate pets can eat too.
9. You’ll change a homeless animal’s whole world
When you take care of a homeless animal, not only will they have shelter and food to survive but also the love from those who are willing to give it. What could be better than giving an animal life anew?
Conclusion:
So if you’re still on the fence about pet adoption, hopefully this article has helped to show you some of the many benefits of owning a pet. Adopting a dog or cat can provide companionship, love, and security in your life when you need it most, and it’s an easy way to make a big difference in the life of an animal who needs a home. If you think that adopting might be right for you, please visit your local shelter or rescue organization today – there are so many wonderful animals waiting for their forever homes!
References:
Stopping Puppy Mills
https://www.humanesociety.org/all-our-fights/stopping-puppy-mills
Shelters and Rescues FAQs
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/shelters-and-rescues-faq