When you’re thinking about getting a dog, you
have the choice to either adopt or buy one. Why should you go with adopting a
dog instead of purchasing one from a breeder or pet store? There are many
reasons for choosing to adopt.
Life-Saving Opportunity
Millions of dogs end up in shelters each year,
and some of those are euthanized due to overcrowding. When you adopt a dog from
a shelter, you’re helping save the lives of these pets. The more people who
adopt, the fewer pets there would be in shelters overall. This would help
reduce the number of dogs that are euthanized each year in overcrowded
shelters.
Good Companionship
Dogs that are adopted from shelters tend to make
excellent pets. In many cases, dogs are brought to shelters due to
circumstances that they can’t help, such as an owner moving away. When you
adopt one of these dogs, you’ll have a new companion who is eager to provide
you with plenty of love.
Lower Costs
Purchasing a dog from a pet store or breeder can
cost a lot of money. Dog adoptions typically cost significantly less and
usually include spaying or neutering costs and vaccination costs. This helps
you save money overall while still getting a pet for your home.
Puppy Mills
Adopting dogs from shelters helps fight puppy
mills. These unethical mills breed dogs over and over in order to provide a
high number of puppies to buyers, so they can make a profit. Dogs and puppies
in puppy mills are kept in unsanitary conditions, affecting their health and
quality of life.
Dog Training
In some cases, dogs are brought to shelters due
to behavioral problems, but these issues can be corrected with dog training.
Having adopted
dogs go through training benefits them
and their owners. A well-trained dog is more pleasant to live with overall, and
the training process helps build a strong bond between dogs and people.
If your dog needs some professional training,
please contact DoGone Fun for more information. We offer different training services,
including classes and individual sessions.
This article was originally published at
https://www.dogonefunchicago.com/owning-a-dog/why-adopt-and-not-buy-a-dog/
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