Pet Adoption : The Facts and Benefits

PETADOPTION THE FACTS AND BENEFITS DID YOU KNOW 164 MILLION In the United States, almost 7 million pets enter enimal shelters pets are owned in the U.S. and only 20% of these were adopted. Most pets were free. every year. Of these, 4 MILLION ADOPTED 20% are euthanized. About 20% of cats and almost FREE 50% BREEDERS 26% of dogs are 0% euthanized each year. THE BENEFITS STEREOTYPES DON'TFORGET Pets from shelters have BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS? Actually, most animals ES1.800 It costs Adopting can be less costly and animals will provide YOU Adopfing can in the first year to keep a dog and $900 on average from shelters were forced companionship and fun. from homes and can be for every year after. PET will gain love already trained as well as have sweet traits. Your new pet If you still want to adopt, but do not have the funds and a fun, new family. Adopting also provides more space and time for animals in the shelter. for a dog, cats and small mammals cost Shelters only have the OLD, UNWANTED MUTTS But really, 25% of the dogs are purebred. 50% less and are better first pets as well. http://www.aspca.org/about-us/faq/pet-statistics.aspx http://www.buzzle.com/articles/benefits-of-adopting-a-pet.html http://www.petfinder.com/pet-adoption/pet-adoption-information/misconceptions-pet-adoption/ http://www.aspca.org/adoption/pet-care-costs.aspx