Please Adopt, Don’t Shop
I am writing this post to express my strong convictions is Adopting a pet vs. shopping for a pet.
For starters, there is an estimate from the HSUS (Humane Society of United States) that animal shelters care for between 8 million animals a year. An estimated 3-4 million of these animals will be euthanized each year.
See link below:
http://www.humanesociety.org/animal_community/resources/qa/common_questions_on_shelters.html
I can tell you first hand that adopting a pet and saving a life from being euthanized is one of the greatest feelings in the world, as I have two rescues myself.
My girls are Lakota and Miracle, and they I not only rescued them, they rescued me many times in return. Here is a picture of my beautiful babies! They were babies in this photo!
Lakota was adopted at the age of 6 months old, and she had no training. She wasn’t house broken and no obedience
training at all. When I first adopted Lakota, I was told she was not trainable. Well, 2 weeks after her adoption, she was potty trained, and was already learning tricks. Oh, and I forgot to mention, she is also an agility Champion!
Miracle was adopted at the age of 3 months, and she was potty trained within two weeks, and already learning tricks as well. She as well is an agility Champion, we just never competed.
My dogs are both mixed breeds. Lakota is Lab/Beagle Mix, and Miracles is Australian Cattle Mix. They have no fancy AKC papers, and I could care less! They are two of the most loving dogs I have ever known. They are my world, they are my life, they are my everything. They make me smile & laugh daily! You see, I struggle with MS, and they are my BEST MEDICINE!
Dogs are trainable, cats too, you just have to be consistent and persistent, key words, persistent and consistent. Once you've gained your dog’s trust, and they're gained yours, you’re golden! You can do anything with them. They are my best friends, and my fury kids. I believe it’s people that are not trainable, but animals are very trainable. They want
to please you, that is why I believe God put them here on earth, for a mutual love that can never be matched.
There are so many dogs and cats that need adopting, you have read the numbers, your best friend is in a shelter somewhere close to you, you just haven’t looked yet. Please, don’t wait, or hesitate, go ADOPT your best friend today.
Lakota is now 9 years old, and Miracle is 7 years old! i wouldn't trade them for anything!
Dedicated to my Lakota Lynn and Miracle Rose! 2013
Written by Raelene C. @raelenechristi7