What does it mean when a shelter animal is euthanized?
Intentionally ending the life of the animal usually because the shelter cannot take care of it anymore
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What's the difference between buying a pet and adopting a pet?
Pet adoption is the process of taking responsibility for a homeless pet that is in a rescue org. When you BUY, the pet has been specifically bred to be sold.
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Why is pet adoption important?
saves shelter animals, donโt support puppy mills, less euthanized animals, shelters can help more animals with extra space
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What is a good place to call if you find a stray dog?
local animal control agency or transport them to local shelter if possible
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What are the PROS to adopting a pet?
Mixed breeds live longer, adoption fee is cheaper, comes up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, saving a life
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What is one reason not to buy from breeders?
inbreeding, save from euthanization at shelters, give strays a home, etc.
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Why is spay and neutering important?
live longer, avoid aggression, no unwanted litters -- less animals ending up homeless/in the shelter
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How can we support our local shelters?
Adopt dogs, donate, volunteer in person or from home, host drives, raise awareness, etc.
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What's the difference between a shelter and a rescue?
Shelters normally have a facility where they take care of all their animals. Rescues are usually "foster-based"
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Where can you adopt a pet?
Shelters, rescue organizations
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Is it important to support shelters that are not "no-kill" shelters?
Absolutely. These shelters are the exact ones that need more support and resources so that they do NOT have to euthanize animals.
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Why do dogs stick out their tongues?
to cool down because evaporated moisture on tongue cools blood