Looking for a Pet?
Go to a shelter, not a breeder.
Argument
There are many benefits for both you and your new pet if you adopt from a shelter. First of all, you are giving an animal a nice home. Secondly, it is usually a lot cheaper to get a pet from a shelter. Also, you can bring your pet home from a shelter in a fraction of the time it takes to buy your kitten or puppy from a breeder. Shelters save time, money, and lives.
Better Homes for Animals
The Cheaper Option
More Time With Your New Pet
Give more animals a better home.
Save your money.
Spend more time with your new pet.
Pro's
- Saves money
- Saves animals' lives
- Takes less time
- Gives animals a better home and a second chance in life
- Dogs and puppies are already crate trained.
- Cats and kittens are usually already litter trained.
- Adult dogs and cats are available, if you don't want a hyper puppy or a wild kitten.
Con's
- You don't know the exact breed of your pet.
- The animal is probably not purebred.
- You usually won't have the pet since it was a baby.
- The dog or cat might have a fear of something from being abused or abandoned.
- Some animals from shelters require more care, if they are sick.
Conclusion
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