Why adopt from an Animal Shelter or Rescue Group?
A more economical alternative. Rescued animals are a bargain. Pet stores will charge you hundreds of dollars for (perhaps) a purebred animal whose history is unknown. Animals in shelters are evaluated for health and behavior problems, and are given all their shots, wormed, and in most cases, spayed or neutered. The adoption fee varies from $35 to $200 and almost always includes all medical treatment (vaccines, spay/neuter, etc.). Additionally, animals kept in “foster homes” (temporary homes while a permanent home is sought) are often given additional training and the foster parent can tell you all about the animal’s character, preferences, and other very useful information. Save a life. Every year between 4 and 8 million animals are euthanized in animal shelters across the United States. Many of these animals are strays; but an astounding number are animals given up or abandoned by people who no longer want them. You can save one of these lives, and give love to an animal who has been
