Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
Did you know that April 30 is Adopt A Shelter Pet Day? If you’re thinking about bringing a new furry pal into your household, please consider going through a local shelter. Adopting from a shelter or rescue is one of the best things you can do to support animal welfare. In this article, a local Lakeville, MN vet discusses some great reasons to consider adopting from shelters.
Helping Animals In Need
When you adopt from a shelter, you’re helping not just one animal, but two: the space your new furry friend vacates won’t stay empty for long. Soon, another sweet pet in need of a forever home will fill the spot. The money you spend on adoption fees will help keep the shelter operating, so you’ll also be helping other homeless animals. If you adopt from a pet store, you may be inadvertently filling the pockets of a disreputable breeder or puppy mill owner.
Choosing Your Pet
Shelters have pets of all different shapes, sizes, breeds, colors, and ages. No matter what type of pet you are looking for, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to find your perfect match at a shelter. While sometimes people only need to take one look at a furry face to know they’ve found their perfect pet, that isn’t always the case. You’ll be able to spend some quality time with your new buddy before making a final decision. You may also be able to find out important information about your four-legged pal, such as whether or not that particular pet is good with other animals or children. This all helps you choose the pet that best fits your household.
Second Chances
Animals often end up in shelters due to simple misfortune. These sweet pets are often very sad and scared, and want nothing more than to love and be loved. Many people report that shelter pets seem to know that they’ve been rescued, and absolutely adore their saviors. The unconditional love our animal friends can offer us is a beautiful gift. It’s a wonderful feeling to look into an adorable furry face and know that you’ve not only saved a life, you’ve made a lifelong friend.
Do you have questions or concerns about your pet’s health or care? Call us, your local Lakeville, MN animal hospital! We are here to serve all your pet’s veterinary care needs.
