Do shelters really have purebred animals for adoption?
It is estimated that about 25% of the animals in shelters nationwide are purebred. If you are interested in a specific breed, ask to have your contact information placed on our waiting list of people interested in purebred animals. Come by the shelter, you may be able to find an animal that has traits that are similar to those of the breed you have in mind. Aren’t all shelter animals just “secondhand” pets? Many of our shelter animals are puppies and kittens that will be starting their lives as companions. Older dogs and cats may have had previous owners. You may have to re-educate these animals to some degree. On the other hand, they may have already been exposed to house-breaking and obedience training. Remember, too, that companion animals are remarkably adaptable and have a boundless capacity for love. Just because they lived with someone else first, doesn’t mean they wouldn’t make a wonderful companion for you! Is it difficult to adopt from the shelter? Every shelter has its own p
