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Why You Should Adopt

Rescued is my favorite breed!

Bailey Cooper

Apr 25, 2016

Illinois College

Kaitlyn Prehoda

*Cue sad music*

Because if you support puppy mills, people will look at you like this.

or like this...

You can’t buy love… BUT you can adopt it!!

When you adopt a pet from a shelter, you will pay an adoption fee, but it is a lot cheaper than buying from a breeder or pet store! Your new furry friend will come home already vaccinated, desexed, wormed and microchipped. Adoption fees help pay for these expenses, so when you choose to adopt a pet, your money will be going to an organization that will help save more lives! Yay!

They are always excited to see you!

They miss you when you're gone. Even if you only went to the bathroom for 10 seconds, when they see you again their face probably looks similar to this little fellas.

They are always willing to cuddle!

Somehow they know when you've had a bad day and just need some love. They are always down for the job!

You give them back their freedom.

Before they went to a shelter they were most likely abused or neglected, and then they probably spent months, maybe even years, in a shelter. Animals deserve to be able to run, play, and just be cute. If you adopt, you'll be able to give them the opportunity of exploring and a lifetime of adventures.

Your other pets will love you for giving them a pal!

Though it might not seem like it at first... they will learn to love each other.

Nearly 8 million animals are waiting to be adopted and this is how we feel about that…

If you are looking into getting a pet, PLEASE consider adopting from a shelter! I promise you won't regret it! I don't!

"When we love an animal as our family, we begin to understand that animals are our family." —Anthony Douglas Williams

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