Thursday, November 1, 2018

Shelters Like The Humane Society San Jose Del Cabo Are The Best Places To Find Furry Companions

By Michelle King


The decision to add a pet to the family is a big one. It is another living being to care for, and that is a huge commitment. Some people know exactly what kind of pet they want while others aren't sure. Many people will only consider purebred dogs and cats. Others will only consider a kitten or puppy instead of opting for an older animal. There are some special individuals who choose to adopt from an agency like the Humane Society San Jose Del Cabo. They have a lot of good reasons of making this choice.

This choice is a life saver. Every year in America, nearly 3,000,000 animals have to put to death at shelters. These facilities always have more animals than they can handle. When someone adopts a cat or dog that is in desperate need of a home, they are saving the life of that animal and freeing shelter space for another cat or dog.

You can find almost any kind of cat or dog at a shelter. These animals come in every shape, size, age, and temperament. If you are looking for a kitten or puppy, the shelter can provide one. You might be surprised at how many pure bred animals wind up in shelters. Few of these animals have been left because of behavioral issues.

The majority of cats and dogs end up at shelters through no fault of their own. Owners drop them off because they can't afford to keep them, are moving somewhere the pet can't go, are divorcing, or have decided to give up the pet of a loved one who has passed away. These have been someone's pet and can be great additions to new families.

Shelter animals are good economic choices. If you buy a pure bred kitten or puppy from a breeder, you're going to pay hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. What you are actually spending the money on is the bloodline, the right to register the cat or dog with national organizations, and sometimes, the chance to show it.

The amount of money breeders can get also depends on how popular the breed is. Unless you are in the business of showing pedigreed animals, adopting makes more sense. A lot of shelter animals are house trained and accustomed to living in households. If you adopt an adult pet, you don't have to worry about how big the animal will become.

If you go to a pet store or a flea market to buy a purebred puppy or kitten it is very likely that the animal comes from a puppy or kitten mill. These mills are breeding factories that value profit over humane conditions. Animals frequently don't get proper medical care.

Breed mothers are frequently kept caged all their lives with no chance to establish relationships with humans. After they get too old to breed, these females are discarded by killing them, auctioning, or abandoning them. No one should support one of these mills in any way.




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