Pet Adoption Rescue : Why Adopt a Pet From a Shelter?

Adopting a pet from a shelter prevents animals from being euthanized. Save lives by adopting from a shelter with tips from an animal rescue manager in this free pet adoption video. Expert: Nancy Parker-Simons Contact: www.utopiarescue.com Bio: Nancy Parker-Simons has co-managed the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch in the Texas Hill Country in 1998 along with Kinky Friedman and her husband Tony Simons. Filmmaker: Drew Noah

Adopt a Pet – AWASA PSA Contest

This is our (Marc Hansen and Douglas Izzo’s) entry for the AWASA (Animal Welfare Alliance of Southern Arizona) PSA high school media/video competition in Southern Arizona. From Catalina Foothills High School, for the “Pet Adoption” category. Adopting a pet from a humane society, animal shelter, or rescue group saves a life. Adopt a pet… save a life… make a difference! Please vote and we hope you enjoy!

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Why you Should Adopt a Pet

I sometimes feel like I live in a zoo. Besides raising a toddler and babysitting my husband on a daily basis, we have two cats, a bird, a dog, and two fish. There’s never a dull moment in my household. My first pet, once I bought my own home, was a purebred cat. I wanted the fluffiest, most beautiful cat in the world, so I ended up paying more than I care to mention. And yes, she’s a gorgeous cat, though a little too furry and definitely knows that she’s a purebred. Once my husband moved in, he agreed to get another pet, but said that he wasn’t about to spend a fortune when there are lots of animals that are in need of homes. So, we decided that we’d adopt a pet. Our local humane league was our ideal choice of where to adopt a pet. We had not a clue if we wanted a dog or another cat, but we figured that we’d figure it out once we got there.

When we arrived at the humane league, I was shocked at the amount of people that were there to adopt a pet. Some of them walked past all of the hopeful animals and left without saying a word. Others walked out happily carrying boxes with petrified new pets. We left that day with an adorable dog that won our hearts the moment he licked my hand. A week later, we were talking about all of the animals that had been in need of homes, and decided to adopt a pet, again. We brought home a tiny little kitten that grew up to be even more loving and well-mannered than my purebred. It was almost as if she knew that she had been rescued and was grateful.

Since our adventure to the humane league, I’ve been a big believer in adopting a pet that desperately needs a home. If you’re making the decision to adopt a pet, which is a huge commitment, consider finding one that is in need of a home. There are lots of organizations that may be local for you that have pets just waiting for homes. Some of the pets may have been rescued from wandering the streets and others may have been surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them. No matter what their background, they need homes. Most of the organizations give them medical check-ups before placing them up for adoption, but be sure to inquire about that fact.

And remember that if and when you do decided to adopt a pet, there are many responsibilities that come along with the adoption. Of course, the decision to adopt a pet may be the best decision of your life.

Want to Adopt a Pet? Consider the Reality of Having This Animal at Home

The idea of having a pet is something that many people consider but they rarely take the various needs of their pet into account when they start the process to adopt a pet. These various people will just adopt a pet that they see in pet stores and at the pet shelters. Once they take the animal to their homes they are confronted by the reality of having this animal at home.

For this reason when you decide to adopt a pet you should see what sort of pet you have the ability to take of. There are many different animals that are suitable as pets. These pets can include dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, love birds, parrots and fish.

While these are the main types of pets that people consider adopting there are other people who prefer the exotic variety of pets. These types of pets are snakes, turtles, hawks, and even lion cubs.

Regardless of whether you are thinking of adopting a dog or a lion cub the main fact that needs to be considered is the animal’s emotional state, mental state and the physical condition of the animal once you decide to adopt a pet.

As these various animals have different requirements to ensure their health you should talk with an animal veterinarian or a zoo keeper or pet store employee to find the various facts that are needed in the care of your new pet. You will need information about their daily routines.

The eating likes and dislikes of your new pet will have to be looked into. You should remember that while some of the animals are carnivorous by nature they may need some vegetable or green leaf matter for their health. These types of dietary requirements should be found out before you try and adopt a pet.

To keep your pet’s health and happiness at the optimum point you should ensure that you have the appropriate surroundings and accessories that are needed for your new pet all ready to use. You will have to keep in mind that some types of pets are not allowed to be kept in your home due to various legal laws.

These laws are in place as they deal with the safety of the many animals that should not be kept as pets. To find what types of animals are best left wild and free you can contact your local wildlife authorities or your local animal shelters. These places may be able to help you in this matter.

In addition you can find information on the procedures for caring for any wild animals that are found on or near your property. All of the information that you can find will help you when you want to adopt a pet and make sure that your pet has a good home and family.

It Is Better To Adopt A Pet Than To Buy A Dog

A lot of people think that adopting a pet is a big hassle. Most people that I know believe that if you decide to adopt a pet, you will have to deal with all kinds of behavioral troubles. Adopting a dog or a cat, they say, is the surest way to have unnecessary trouble. Although this is true about some adoption rescue pets, it is not true about all of them. Some of them have been severely abused or mistreated, but others are perfectly healthy, happy pets who need a home. The decision to adopt a pet can be one of the most rewarding ones that you can make. I guarantee that you will not regret it.

I first decided to adopt a pet dog about six months to go. I had thought about buying a new dog from an animal breeder, but one of my friends told me that this was a bad idea. If you buy purebred dogs, after all, you can run into all kinds of genetic problems. You see, dogs from pure breeds tend to be severely inbred. This can cause major health concerns later in life. When I decided to adopt a boxer puppy, I knew that I was not going to get a purebred dog. Nonetheless, I loved her. I was happy to adopt a pet, because I knew that she needed help. The pure breed dogs will always be able to find someone to own them, but the ones up for adoption do not have this chance.

Sometimes, when you adopt a pet you are literally saving it from death. After all, the animal shelters can only hold so many dogs, cats, rabbits, and other animals for so long. After that, they have to be put to death. When you adopt a pet, it is one less animal that will have to be given an injection. In my opinion, this is a great humanitarian act.

I don’t understand how people can justify buying a dog or cat when there are so many out there that need to be adopted. To me it just does not make sense. It only encourages the further breeding of pets, which in turn leads to more unwanted animals. When you adopt a pet, you do a little bit to save one animal from this vicious cycle. I hope this has convinced you to adopt pets, but if it hasn’t, I understand. Owning a pet isn’t for everyone.

Are You Really Ready to Adopt a Pet?

It always happens. Every time you see the picture of a cute little pup or furry little kitten, you ‘awww’ and ‘oooh’ and you just want one! You can’t help but pet each dog that comes your way while walking on the street and you bring tasty treats for your friend’s pets when you go visiting. Every time a pup licks you or a cat rubs against your leg, you think it’s a sign telling you to get your own. But hold your horses! (or doggies, or kitties, as you might prefer). Adopting a pet is about a lot more than signs or gut feelings or even desires.

We’re not discounting desire as a factor in bringing home a pet – it is important – but there are other factors that are much more important. Many owners have fallen prey to the misconception that the ‘I-just-saw-him-and-fell-head-over-heels-in-love’ feeling will see them through the 15 odd years they will spend with their pets. Adopting a pet is quite a happy thought. However, it needs to be turned into reality. You need to give owning a pet a lot of thought.

The following points make it easier for you to judge if your decision is really sound, read it through and answer each point honestly to reach a conclusion.

What’s your reason for adopting a pet?

Adopt a pet for a reason that will last, since that will determine how healthy and enjoyable your relationship will be. Reasons like momentary loneliness, boredom, or curiosity might not be ideal, since these conditions will pass. You need a reason that will keep for many, many years to come.

Do you have time?

Having a pet in your house requires a good investment of time, and it can’t be put on a schedule of maybe one hour a day. When your pup is young, you will have to spend a lot of time with him, training him and getting him used to your home. When he falls sick, you’ll have to be by his side. And, you should give them this time gladly, not just out of obligation.

Can you afford it?

Adopting a pet doesn’t just involve the cost of adoption fees. Taking care of a pet comes along with a series of expenses – good food, grooming, hygiene, toys, changes to your house, regular vet visits, medication, and what not.

What is you lifestyle?

Do you live in a place where you can share space comfortably with a pet? If you live in a condo you might feel cramped and your neighbors or landlord might object. Also, if you work late nights, have a baby, travel a lot or have an erratic schedule, a pet might not fit well into your scheme of things.

What happens if something goes wrong?

What if you get sick or you have to leave the pet alone? Do you have someone you can count on to help you out? Becoming solely responsible for another life is a big decision. You will need some kind of help (friends, relatives, friendly neighbors) or at least the financial means to hire such help.

Will you commit?

The most important question: Do you think you can love, cherish and take care of your pet for as long as he lives? I repeat – as long as he lives. This is quite a responsibility. If you’re going to adopt a pet, you will need to promise yourself that you will take care of him to the best of your ability. And taking care of a pet is quite a task.

If most of these questions make you reconsider your decision, don’t lose heart. It’s all for the best. Visit any animal shelter and you will notice that most of the animals are there because their owners didn’t think of all these questions, got carried away by their feelings and took the animal home, only to realize a year later that they couldn’t handle it. It is a highly insensitive act – to willingly welcome someone into your home and then turn them out – especially someone as helpless and innocent as a poor little dog or cat.

All these factors are just as important if not more as what ‘kind’ of a pet you want to have. For instance, dogs require exercise, some, at least an hour every day. If you live in an apartment in the city and you don’t like to walk, this becomes unfeasible. Even a tiny and active little terrier is more suited with owners who have the time to give it exercise and play with it. But don’t think a cat is any easier… well it is, since you don’t have to walk them, but they do need play time, and attention, and although they have this reputation of being independent, they crave company and they need it to be healthy and happy.

Welcoming a pet into your house and your life can be one of the most enriching experiences you ever have. However, thinking it through is very important. When you bring a pet home, it’s just as having a baby – every decision you make thereon affects you and your pet in equal measure. It’s a living being who you will share a good part of your life with… but oh, what a fulfilling life it will be.

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How to Adopt a Pet

Deciding to get a pet is a large step in a family’s life. They have to decide what kind of pet that they want, what breed, and the general size. They might have already narrowed down their name choices for their new pet, picked out where its bed will be and bought some toys. Now all that is left to do is to get the actual pet. For far too many people, that next step will involve a trip to the local pet store for a purebred cat or dog, but our shelters are filled beyond capacity with pets that just need a little love and their chance to finally find a forever home.

Before you spend a large amount of money on a purebred puppy or kitten consider a few things. Are you planning on showing your new addition at shows? Is this a business decision that you are making? If the answer to both is no, then by all means reconsider spending that much money on buying your new friend. Go down to the shelter and walk through. Talk to the shelter staff, and let them know exactly what you would like to find. If the exact right animal is not there, and you truly do not connect with any of the available pets, leave your name with staff and have them call you if the right pet does become available.

Once you have made your selection, you will fill out an application and pay a small fee. In some shelters, there is an interview to make sure that the pet and the adoptive family is a good match. There might be an in house interview as well, to see the environment that the new pet will be coming too, and to make sure that there is adequate space for him. Some shelters now require an offsite interview with an area veterinarian who will fill out a letter of recommendation for the prospective adoptive family in order to assure the shelter staff that post adoption care will be maintained on a regular schedule.

After you have filled out the paperwork, answered all of the questions and been interviewed by those in charge, you will get to the most fulfilling part of adopting- the moment they put that leash or carrying cage in your arms and you bring your brand new family member home for good.

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Adopt a Pet

There are three main ways to adopt a pet for your family. The location of the pet really depends on what type of breed you are looking for. In this article we will discuss mostly dogs and cats, how to adopt them, and where to adopt them.

The three main ways to adopt a pet include a breeder, private owner, or retail location. The retail location can be a pet store or humane society. First let’s discuss a breeder. If you are going to adopt a dog or cat of a specific mix, you are going to want to find a breeder that offers that particular combination. Most often you can find a breeder through an online internet source that gives you a description of the breed. You will want to check out a few breeders to compare the cost of that pet, as well as the facilities. You should never exchange money until you have seen the dog or can be guaranteed the breeder has the animal’s best interests at heart. Most often, adopting through a breeder is going to be expensive, and they do not pay for vet costs once you have adopted the pet. In other words, if you have exchanged the money but haven’t picked up the dog, any vet visits will be for you to take care of, even neutering or spaying will be out of your pocket.

With a humane society, you will find any pet is going to be neutered or spayed before the animal will be released. This type of location offers rescued animals, pre-owned, and occasionally new pets. The retail stores will be the same depending on what city you are located in. Although some retail stores will just have specific breeds directly from the breeders. In these places you cannot adopt a dog or cat until it has all of the proper shots and has been neutered or spayed. They will also be looking into your background.

In fact, both the breeders and retail shops are going to want your history. They will ask why you are adopting a pet, perhaps even stop by your home or ask where it is located, as well as call some references. Most places will not allow a pet to be adopted until they are satisfied that it is going to a good, “forever home”.

With private owners you will experience something a little different. Private owners are not breeders, but someone who can no longer take care of their pet or has had a litter of kittens or dogs. It is very easy to adopt from most private owners as they have the pets up for free or a small fee. You will be responsible for the neutering or spaying. Also, the fee is usually less than the humane societies and breeders. The conditions may be less than stellar for some homes. It will depend on where you have found your pet. You always want to make sure the cat or dog is healthy and has had at least one visit to the vet before private adoption.

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