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| WELCOME TO MY "ADOPT A SHELTER PET" & "STOP ANIMAL ABUSE" PAGE |
| Every dog and cat deserves to have a warm, dry, safe place to live, and each one deserves to have enough food and fresh water every day. All good shelters provide these basics. But, only a good home can provide the daily love and affection that these dogs and cats long for. In addition, many, too many, shelters do not provide these basics, and are only places to await a certain death. |
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| The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that nearly 13,000 homeless dogs and cats are entering animal shelters across the United States every day. In a year-long study conducted by the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, five reasons consistently emerged as to why pet owners gave up their dogs and cats: *moving *landlord not allowing pets *too many animals in household *cost of pet maintenance *owner having personal problems *inadequate facilities Everyone who is considering getting a new pet should make sure they are capable of providing food and water, a safe place to sleep, healthcare, training, and just as importantly, the love and affection all pets deserve. |
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| THE TOP TEN REASONS TO ADOPT A SHELTER DOG 10. You'll never have to sweep your kitchen floor again. 9. Dogs will help you live longer by reducing stress and adding laughter to your life. 8. Dog kisses make the best alarm clock. 7. When you return home, your dog will greet you as if you're the best thing that has happened to them all day. 6. Having a dog can help teach your children respect for and kindness towards animals. 5. You'll always have a best friend and a sympathetic ear. Dogs are great listeners, and are always there when you need them. 4. You'll never have to sleep alone. Dogs are great for warming beds on cold winter nights. 3. Dogs make you look smart. Take time to teach them some basic obedience commands, and a couple of tricks. Your friends and family will be impressed. 2. Dogs are a well-spring of knowledge. They teach their owners about loyalty, unconditional love, devotion, obedience, respect, patience, and forgiveness. 1. And the number one reason to adopt a shelter pet.....you can be a hero, and gain a friend for life!! |
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| "One can measure the greatness of the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats her animals" Mahatma Ghandi |
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| This page last updated March 25, 2009 |
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