Pet adoptions: a wonderful way of being human.
Pet adoptions: well I know a little about adopting a dog because that is exactly what I did. Sadey, my pet Spaniel is an adopted dog. Well, not actually adopted from a shelter, but she is an animal rescued from an abusive situation. Sadey had been mistreated since birth, in that, she was thrown outside in the first year of life in above 40 degrees summer heat and below 20 degrees winter cold. She was left to fend for herself in an area of the country known for wild animals, especially bears, foxes and coyotes. This adopted dog managed to live in the wild for a year, roaming from home to home looking for food handouts before a kind and generous person apprehended her and brought her to me. Sadey, so cute and extremely affectionate was the perfect companion for my older dog, Charley. I adopted her immediately and they are great companions for each other and for me. Many dogs and cats find themselves in shelters for numerous reasons. Even though the dogs and cats are easy to fall in love with, adopting an animal is a huge commitment of time, money, space and love. Dog adoptions or a cat adoption will likely be very rewarding. Thinking about your decision in advance will enhance the likelihood of the best choice for you and thus make this pet adoption all that it should be.
Pet adoption - questions to consider beforehand.When you're looking to add a pet to your life, consider adopting a homeless animal from your local shelter. Adopting a puppy or a more mature dog, a purebred or a one-of-a-kind mixed breed, even a rabbit or hamster, is best done through your local animal shelter as it will have the best selection of adoptive animals anywhere—and all screened for good health and behavior. Most shelters will even help you with spaying and neutering. Their experts will help you adopt a new pet that suits your lifestyle and you can be assured that the pet adoption will be a positive experience to get you started in the right direction. Many of the shelter's adoptive animals are puppies and kittens who are victims of irresponsible people who allowed their pets to breed. Please, don't make the same mistake. Think before you adopt. I have put together a list of questions, that when answered will help you determine whether a adopted pet is for you.
Think before you adopt! Animal shelters are full of pets that became a burden on their owners who didn't realize the what they were taking on. Pet adoption is for life - the life of the pet which could be up to 15 - 18 years for some animals. Choose reputable adoption agencies; places that put an animal's welfare before profits. Many people working in pet adoption agencies and pet shelters work tirelessly for the protection of unwanted and abused animals. I wish to commend them for their efforts. Without them, many homeless dogs and cats in need of rescue and adoption would be left unloved, unclaimed and destroyed. A society is judged on how it treats its weakest. I hope you will gain as much joy from your pet adoption as I have in owning Sadey. She responded to love and attention and became a great pet friend for Charley and a great companion for me. To purchase the book shown on this page - Second-Hand Dog, by Carol Lea Benjamin and other books such as Shelter Cats by Karen Commings or the adoption Option by Eliza Rubenstein & Shari Kalina all about pet adoptions visit our book supplier shown on unique online pet shopping & products home page. Related pet cruelty-pet care articles: |
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There are also many animals up for adoption who have had unhappy pasts. These adoptive animals will require special love and patience. Also, there are at least as many adoptive dogs and cats at the shelter who are more than a year old—animals who were obtained by people who didn't think through the responsibilities of pet ownership before they got the animal.
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