While 3 – 4 million dogs and cats languish in shelters, a newly released poll conducted by Edge Research and commissioned by the ASPCA reveals that individuals who adopt a dog from a shelter are much more likely to be happy with their experience than consumers who purchase a dog from a pet store.
How can you get involved? Get the word out: send out tweets or post to your facebook page, encouraging people to adopt shelter dogs.
Take the pledge not to buy anything from a pet store that sells puppy mill puppies.
Join the ASPCA on U-Stream on from 7 – 9 pm on October 30th (I’ll remind you!) when veterinarians and behaviorists will be chatting and answering your best pet questions. A Halloween costume contest will also be held, with prizes being awarded in several categories.
If you’re going to be adding to your little home zoo, visit your local shelter and pick out a dog whose only wish is to join a forever family.
Volunteer to be a foster home for dogs in need.
If you can’t take a dog into your home at this time, volunteer your time or make a donation to you local shelter or rescue organization.
Locate shelters and rescues, or browse for local adoptable dogs on PetFinder’s Shelter Center.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
I am quite in favor of this concept but greatly disappointed in that I cannot seem to get timely responses on a couple of “applications” for an adoption. My late Brittany (beagle) was a “rescue” deal … she also rescued me … I don’t want to live in “splendid isolation” with out another beagle. Is it possible that I may now be considered “too old” (81) to have a dog?