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The False Myths about Shelter Pets
There are many misconceptions about the quality of animals found in rescue shelters. The stigma that shelter pets have been stuck with for many years is that they are "damaged goods". This is not true and every sheltered animal deserves a second chance at a better life..
Myth: Shelter pets are obviously not good pets, or else their original owners wouldn't have gotten rid of them
If the main reason why a pet gets brought to rescue shelters was because they were a *bad* pet, there would be thousands of empty shelters across the country. Animals are brought to shelters for a large variety of reasons, some of which are..
• Their owners have passed away
• The animal's owners were abusive to the animal, so the authorities have removed the pet from the harmful environment
• The animal’s irresponsible owners abandoned them or put them in the shelter themselves because they could not handle the responsibility of taking care of an animal..
• An animal was purchased or adopted by someone who did not take into consideration all of the responsibility that caring for that pet would entail. A good example of this would be someone who adopts a pet in an apartment complex that does not allow animals and then is subsequently forced to get rid of the pet..
Myth: Animals from abusive homes will never be good pets because they have been mistreated for so long
Most animals coming from abusive homes will typically make a full emotional recovery - with proper care and attention. In fact, many of them are so grateful to be rescued from their previous situation, they end up being more devoted and loyal than animals coming from non-abusive homes..
Myth: You never know what you're getting with shelter pets
Although it’s true that the medical history and temperament of an animal adopted from a rescue shelter are not always able to be tracked down, it’s really no different than an animal you might get from a pet store, unless you are buying a pedigree..
Myth: All animals in rescue shelters are sickly or unhealthy
Once again, it certainly IS possible that a pet adopted from a rescue shelter may have medical problems, however the majority of the animals that are adopted from shelters are perfectly healthy, and just need a good home. If anything, you're more likely to get an honest answer about an animal's medical problems from a shelter volunteer - who is clearly there because they “care” about the animals - as opposed to a pet store owner or breeder that is only it in for the money. Additionally, animals in shelters are typically treated much better than animals in pet stores, which have often spent their short lives in cramped environments with little socializing and often, unsanitary conditions..
To illustrate the point a little more clearly, when you go to a pet store, the animals are kept on display in tiny cages, often with multiple animals in one cage. When you go to a shelter, you will usually find much bigger animal pens, where the animals have some room to move..
Animals that are up for adoption have already had their necessary shots, are up to date with their vaccinations, have been dewormed, spayed/neutered, and treated for heartworms and fleas so they are in perfect health. All these animals need is a good home with a family who will love and take care of them for their whole lives..
No matter what you have heard about sheltered animals, these animals are just as loving as any other pets. Sheltered animals are just in more desperate need of finding a home. Please encourage your family, friends and community to adopt an animal from your local animal shelter and animal control so that these animals will get the second chance they deserve..
Please also encourage people to adopt an adult animal. Most people want a younger pet because they feel that they can be trained easier or so they can grow up around children more easily. While those things are true, the same can be said for adult animals. Adult pets can be trained as well and can also be trusted around children once they adjust to their new environment after being adopted..
Sheltered animals deserve a second chance to find a loving home, but the adult animals are in more desperate need of finding a home because as I’ve said, most people want a younger pet and don’t even consider adopting an adult pet whose time is running out at a shelter. These animals deserve a second chance to know what it is to love and be loved in return..
Please help these sheltered animals find the home they deserve with a family who will love them unconditionally. You will be saving an innocent life..
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-Olivia
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In responce to the cost of adoption being expensive you have to understand these animals come fully taken care of ((or should)) course it will vary BY the shelter but the cost inclues all of their medical coverage. Tell you the truth my lil pup zepelin was $500 ((down from $800)) from the pet store, but thats just because he's a pure breed ((and my stepdad was set on a dog THAT day so no shelter for us)) but after, WE had to take care of his shots / neutering.. he did come with a few issues. Smaller shelters is where you'll find more room for the most part, places like that ASPCA really are crowded because of limited space but they still get more time & devotion than an animal coming from a store and most of THEM could have wonderful stories if someone where to come pick them up & turn them around. Its not really a matter of cost tho, its a matter of giving an animal a second chance if you can. All furry creatures deserve it :) |
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