How many dogs enter the shelter each year in the U.S.? 6.3 million / 1.5 million / 8.7 million
6.3 million
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
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.
What is one benefit of fostering animals?
gives shelters space to hold more animals, lengthens the time an animal has to find a forever home, gives animal attention they may be lacking at shelter, etc.
Why do dogs stick out their tongues?
to cool down because evaporated moisture on tongue cools blood
Why is pet adoption important?
saves shelter animals, don’t support puppy mills, less euthanized animals, shelters can help more animals with extra space
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
Why is spay and neutering important?
live longer, avoid aggression, no unwanted litters -- less animals ending up homeless/in the shelter
What is a backyard breeder?
dog breeders with little knowledge on breeding, tend to unethically breed animals for profit, dogs not registered appropriately, etc.
Where can you adopt a pet?
Shelters, rescue organizations
What are no kill shelters?
Shelters that do not euthanize any of the animals that they take in
How can we support our local shelters?
Adopt dogs, donate, volunteer in person or from home, host drives, raise awareness, etc.
What is one reason not to buy from breeders?
inbreeding, save from euthanization at shelters, give strays a home, etc.
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"
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.
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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