Thursday, May 14, 2009

Add a New Member to Your Family Today!








Go to http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MS17.html to adopt and read about adopting a pet in need today..

Last summer I took my grandma to pick out a dog to adopt for her birthday. The animal shelter is such a sad place because there are so many animals yet so little volunteer owners to keep them. The shelter is not only the best and cheapest place to get an animal., but it is also the best way to keep the number of animals multiplying low. Costs usually ranges about $70 depending on your local shelter. Here in Hattiesburg, Ms we have the Southern Pines Animal Shelter that has primarily dogs and cats. Most of them are neutered/spayed, have most of their shots, and include a microchip. Our dog that we adopted is playful and fill of life. I would certainly adopt again!






Here are some facts about pets and adoption:




-Did you know that approximately 4 million adoptable dogs & cats are killed each year due mainly to overpopulation? Did you know that 25-30% of dogs for adoption in animal shelters are purebred? The other 70-75%, of course, are lovable, wonderful mixed-breed pets, just waiting for a chance to be your perfect new friend.
-In an effort to help people make good choices when they adopt a dog or cat, many humane societies, SPCAs and pet rescues provide adoption counseling to help match you up with a pet for adoption.
-If you have your heart set on a specific breed, before you check out a dog breeder or pet store, why not adopt a pet from a breed rescue organization? Breed rescues are groups that specialize in a particular breed of dog or cat.
-Don't be fooled into thinking that animal shelters and pet rescues are filled with dog or cats that were discarded because they're "bad". Shelter pets for adoption are wonderful companions who became the victims of family tragedy, unlucky circumstances or irresponsible owners.
-Did you know that many backyard dog breeders and pet stores who supply the majority of purebreds simply are selling inbred pets without care for preventing genetic problems? Mixed breed pets have less inbreeding, generally less inherited genetic disease, and therefore overall lower vet bills and happier pets! And the best place to find a mixed breed dog or cat is at an SPCA, a humane society or an animal shelter.

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