Lately it occurred to me that not everyone knows the 'in's and out's" of ADOPTING a FURBABY. Sure I think hey, if you want to save a life, get a wonderful instant BFF, have a cuddle bunny by your side to keep you warm, enjoy the company and companionship of an amazing animal you would adopt, don't shop right?! Not so much! There are still people buying from pet shops and irresponsible breeders or simply just not knowing where to go, where to start or what to do. Well I hope this can help a bit; PASS IT ON.
I LOVE ANIMALS and want to adopt the whole world of animals if that was feasible and healthy! However WE can SAVE A LIFE, ONE life at a time by:
- Truly looking at our lifestyle and within if an animal is right for us at this moment, in a year, 5 years, 10 years or BEYOND. Adopting a FURBABY takes mad commitment, dedication, patience and most of all LOVE!
- Is your home right for the animal you would like (i.e. yard for active doggies, time for puppies, training, money, time to spend with the animal (play time, bonding, feeding, potty time etc) Truly assess is it right for me? Is it right for the furbaby?
- Misunderstood Mutts Rescue http://www.misunderstoodmutts.com
- PPR: http://www.petprojectrescue.com/
- Diamonds in the Ruff: http://www.diamondsintheruffmn.org/
- Lake Traverse Animal Rescue: http://laketraverseanimalrezcue.com/
- Pet Finder which works with several different rescues: http://www.petfinder.com/ I found my furbabies and my INSPIRATIONS here and adopted Leche and Jasmine from Wags and Whiskers: http://www.wagsmn.org/
Adoption often times include applications, home visits, sometimes background checks before you can ADOPT the animal. It's ALL WORTH it though. The process is truly to look out for the best interest of the animals, whom most of the time have been through trauma, stress, tragedies and rescues want to make sure they find a GOOD HOME for the furbaby; not re-traumatized them again....understandably so.
So next time before you SHOP, before someone you knows SHOPS, PLEASE ADOPT instead. SPREAD THE WORD on ADOPTING and all the good things that come along with it:
- Saving a life
- supporting rescues that do such great work in saving animals
- fees = donations
- Putting an end to mills, homeless animals, overpopulation
- and so much more!
If you would like assistance in adopting, we at D.O.G.S. can help you, contact us and we would be happy to help you navigate through it all @dogsofagoodsociety@gmail.com
Until next time,
ADOPT DON'T SHOP :)
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