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Places To Find Pets; Advantages Of Adopting From A Shelter

Where should you look for a pet? You may have seen a sign posted somewhere advertising free puppies or kittens. Occasionally there may be a person who owns a pet that has just given birth to a litter who is giving puppies or kittens away. Breeds that are rare and purebred animals may be sold instead of given away. The newspaper is another place that you can find puppies and kittens for adoption. Advertising in the newspaper costs money so expect to pay for any pets advertised.

An animal shelter is a very reliable source for animal adoptions. Stray dogs and cats often end up at an animal shelter after being picked up by animal control. Litters of puppies and kittens are sometimes dropped off at an animal shelter where they can be adopted. Some pet owners relinquish ownership of their pets to a shelter when they become unable to care for their pet anymore due to lifestyle changes. Adopting a pet from an animal shelter will save an animal from being euthanized. Common reasons for euthanizing an animal are aggressive behavior, rabies, terminal illness, a crippling problem that would cause suffering to the animal if it continues to live, old age, and lack of space. Some shelters have a no-kill policy. A no-kill shelter receives subsidies and donations from private sources that allows them to avoid euthanizing animal for non-medical reasons.

Adopting a pet from a shelter usually has a fee associated with it, but the pet you will be adopting will have vaccinations and will be spayed or neutered. In most cases the cost is less than buying a pet from a breeder or a pet store. You can find listings for humane societies and pet adoption centers in the phone book or through the internet. Lots of animal shelters have their own websites.

Mark Weiss

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