8 Reasons Why You Should Adopt Your Next Dog
‘Adopt, Don’t Shop’ is a popular phrase that’s getting more and more recognition and acknowledgement lately. We are listing a few reasons why you should adopt your next dog
There are millions of strayed cats and dogs that are surviving to live off the streets and that number rises whenever people decide to buy from an animal breeder or a pet store.
Even if you’re still confused about whether to get a cat or a dog, one thing that should be non-negotiable is that adopting instead of buying your next pet is the right way to go.
Why You Should Adopt Your Next Dog
1. You’d be saving two lives, not one
It’s not just a saying. The first life belongs to your new best friend, a life that he will spend with you giving and receiving love in your home instead of the high risk of him being euthanized.
As for the second life, it belongs to the new animal that will take his place in the shelter, where he too will hopefully find a new home.
2. A lot of shelters handle your dog’s vaccination
To reduce the risk of transmitting contagious diseases through their dog guests, a lot of shelters realizing the importance of vaccination and take care of it for you.
3. You can find fully trained dogs
Every dog owner knows that training your dog can be quite a challenging process.
Contrary to popular beliefs, shelter dogs are not misbehaved and aggressive and most of them are actually already house-trained and good to go.
4. You’ll choose wisely
There is a wide variety of dog breeds in shelters, giving you the chance to choose the dog breed that matches your personality.
You’ll also get a briefing from the shelter owners about the dog’s personality and how he behaves around other dogs to know what type of dog you’re bringing home.
5. You’ll probably be getting a spayed/neutered dog
Shelters realize the overpopulation problem of pets and how it leaves millions of strayed ones without a home.
That’s why most shelters already take the responsibility of neutering or spaying your dog to prevent further breeding.
6. You’ll pay less
It’s far less expensive to adopt from a shelter than buy from a breeder. In fact, buying can sometimes reach triple the price.
Not to mention, you’re already saving the money you would’ve spent on vaccination, training, and neutering your dog, which is included upfront in the adoption price.
7. You’ll be fighting puppy mills
Puppy mills are facilities that perform large-scale breeding. This large scale breeding is possible only because they keep the dogs in terrible conditions, and force the mothers to be pregnant multiple times in a row.
Puppy Mills put profit above pet care and their dogs are widely sold to pet stores and breeders.
It’s a completely unethical approach that focuses on breeding purebred dogs, which are more likely to develop genetic disorders and have shorter lifespans.
8. You’ll feel kind and proud
Our kindness shows in the choices we make. To selflessly love an animal and give them a home where they’re loved and nurtured will make you feel better towards yourself.
You will always be reminded that you chose to give a home to your animal instead of buying an animal for your home.
So, have you started considering yet giving a home to a new furry friend? Let us know in the comments and find out what you need to know before buying/adopting a dog.
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