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October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month

October 19, 2019 by Chris Bohn

Change the Life of a Shelter Dog This October

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog MonthYou can become a dog’s superhero this month. October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month! You have the power to change the life of a shelter dog by welcoming a new fur-baby into the family. The American Humane Society first established October as the national puppy-loving month to help more than 7 million animals currently in shelters seeking “fur-ever” homes.

If you’re not convinced that adopting from a shelter is the way to find the perfect pooch, we’ve done the research to change your mind.

Don’t shop at a pet store when it’s easier than ever to adopt an animal from a shelter or rescue. The Humane Society reports that most shelters are 25-30 percent purebreds, and over 50 percent of cats and dogs in shelters are never adopted. If there is a certain breed of dog you are looking for, search the breed rescue groups in your area too.

If the landlord says no pets allowed, maybe it’s time to buy your own home where you make your own rules. More than three-fourths of Americans in their 30s own a dog according to one report and millennials now represent the largest demographic of homebuyers. It’s no surprise that first-time homebuyers add a pet to the mix when purchasing their first house.

After factoring in the added costs many landlords impose on rentals in the form of deposits and pet fees, owning a home may be a better option than renting. Just think, you could give your new fuzzy-faced animal his very own backyard to run around in.

Find a shelter or rescue near you with the ASPCA’s Shelter Finder to start your search. If the search to add a pup to your family has you thinking about upgrading to a home to call your own, you’ve come to the right place! October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!

Filed Under: Gainesville Events Tagged With: Adopt a shelter-dog month, humane society, Shelter-dogs

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