Seven Reasons to Adopt a Rescued Pet...
Healthy, loving
pets of all shapes and sizes are available. A common assumption is that all
the pets that are brought into a shelter must have something wrong with it. Not
true! Pets are surrendered for many reasons, including: owners moving to no-pet
housing; allergies; an illness, death, or other hardship results in the family
being financially or otherwise unable to properly care for the pet; or simply
that an impulsive owner did not consider the time, effort, and money required to
care for a pet.
Lots of choice!
Pure breeds, mixed breeds, big and small, active and laid back, young and
adult ... there's plenty of variety to find the right pet for your lifestyle.
You will
probably even save money. If you've ever been in a pet store or at a
breeder, you know how expensive pets can be. Humane societies and rescue
groups usually just charge enough to help cover the costs of caring for an
animal until it goes to its new home. Pets awaiting adoption have been
health-checked and may even have had surgery or other treatment to make sure
it's healthy and ready for a new family.
You can receive
more information and help about your new pet. Good shelters and rescue
groups "screen" prospective adopters to help ensure that the pet suits their
personalities and lifestyles. They can also offer support and guidance if you
have questions about caring for your new pet. In some cases, your pet may have
been in foster care prior to becoming available for adoption; if so, the
foster family will be able to provide you with a great deal of information
about your new family member - his favourite food, where he likes to sleep,
quirky habits, funny antics, and more!
You'll save a
life. Instead of feeding an industry that continues to produce animals
even while there are scores of homeless and unwanted pets, you can give a
loving pet another chance at a happy life.
You help to
combat pet overpopulation. There are simply not enough homes for all the
pets that need a family to call their own. Pets adopted from a shelter or
rescue are usually spayed or neutered prior to being released to their new
homes.
You gain a loving and loyal companion! Pets of all ages can form a strong bond to a new family. You will be providing a deserving pet with a loving & secure home... while at the same time gaining a devoted friend.
Contact Big Heart Rescue for more information on our Adoption Program.
This article is provided courtesy of The PET FRIENDLY Canada Directory, Canada's business & service directory... for pets and the people who love them! www.petfriendlycanada.ca