Adopt a Pet from an Animal Shelter
Table of Contents
- My Own Dog Story...
- The Tales of Sushi and Yoshi...
- 9. You're helping out the shelter...
- Is it better to adopt a puppy or an adult?
- 8. They deserve a second chance...
- A dog is a man's best friend.
- 7. Shelters have all kinds of dogs
- Adorable Dogs on Flickr!
- 6. Adult dogs are more mature!
- Bowls for your Dog!
- 5. Dogs help you exercise!
- Look at the dog and the goat!
- Check out these lenses on dog care...
- 4. You'll make a new friend!
- Dogfessions Book on Amazon
- 3. They're so darn cute!
- Check out these adorable dog posters...
- 2. You'll save money!
- Doggy wants to shake your hand?
- Some fun things to do with your dog!
- 1. You'll save that dog's life!
- Do you own a shelter dog?
- What more reasons do you have to adopt a shelter dog?
- T-Shirts for Dog Lovers
- Books about Dog Care
- Can't Adopt a Dog?
- Learn More About Puppy Mills
- Bookmark This Lens
- Love This Lens?
- Donate to the ASPCA!
- Share your comments!
- Where to adopt a dog from a shelter:
- About Me: The Lensmaker
My Own Dog Story...
Back when I didn't know anything about puppy mills (they say ignorance is bliss, but I don't believe so), I bought my two young chihuahuas from a pet store. It was a few months later that the pet store closed, and after watching some Animal Planet and reading online, I think it was because they got their dogs from a puppy mill. My dogs were in somewhat ok healthy conditions when I bought them, but they had quite a few psychological problems. My dog Sushi can be very overly aggressive, while Yoshi can be very shy, and he doesn't like to interact with others.Check out my lens below for more on my own dog stories...the troubles I have from buying my dogs, but also the more fun aspects as well!
The Tales of Sushi and Yoshi...
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The Tales of Sushi and Yoshi
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No, they're not a food and a video game character! Sushi and Yoshi are two chihuahuas, mine to be exact. They're two silly little dogs with adorable and quirky habits, but there is a bit of a darker side to the story. Read along to learn about the ta...
9. You're helping out the shelter...
By adopting a dog, you're not only helping the dog, but the animal shelter as well.
Too many animals are left to stray the streets. Animal shelters do what they can to take care of them, but they can only hold so many animals. By adopting a pet from a shelter, you're giving them extra food, extra bed, an extra towel, and extra love to for them to give to another dog. It helps when they're not packed with strays left and right.So help out your local shelter as well as that dog!
Is it better to adopt a puppy or an adult?
Puppy dogs or adult dogs?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byPuppies, because they're so darn cute!
blue22d says:
Probably a puppy as you can trains them up to the way you want them to be.
Posted August 29, 2009
CleanerLife says:
I would rather get a puppy, since we adopted a dog who had been abused in the past. We gave her as much love as possible for the rest of her life, but I think I would rather get a puppy next time. I would like to have the chance to get it before it is given emotional scars that last a lifetime.
Posted April 16, 2009
Adults, because they deserve a second chance too!
kiwisoutback says:
Not only do adults deserve a second chance, but most of them are already trained, and this is huge. Are you up for the work of getting and training a puppy?
Posted May 08, 2009
boshemia says:
I think choosing the temperament that is right for you is more important than anything, and it is easier to do with adult dogs. Some people want an active dog with a lot of personality and energy, others want a mellow dog that doesn't get overly excited. You need to match your dog to your family, so you need to understand the requirements of the breed or dominant personality traits. Some dogs do well with kids, others prefer adults, some like energetic people, some prefer mellow. It's more like choosing a spouse than just a matter of picking up a pet... you have to be able to live well with one another.
Posted May 03, 2009
BigGirlBlue says:
Puppies always have a chance of being adopted, it's the older dogs that have a tougher time finding a home.
Posted May 02, 2009
kristensup says:
Puppies are no doubt amazing, but I think a family that has never owned a dog before should go for an adult, so they can learn how to take care of a dog without having to go through the hardships of housetraining and such. Puppies are always going to be snatched up from shelters, but it's the poor older dogs who aren't given a chance. Have it in your heart to take care of an adult who has been abandoned. :) They'll show you the same exact amount of love that a puppy can. <3
Posted May 01, 2009
Susan52 says:
There are so many "good" adult dogs in shelters, and that way you can avoid the puppy stage which can be rather testing, especially for old people like me!
Posted May 01, 2009
8. They deserve a second chance...
Dogs that deserve another chance...
Well, I would hope that you're a great person with a nice home for a dog. What did those poor pets do to end up in an animal shelter? They didn't hurt anyone, they didn't misbehave. There are numerous reasons that animals end up in animal shelters, but they almost NEVER deserve it.Adopt a dog and give them that second chance that they deserve! Show them some love!
A dog is a man's best friend.
7. Shelters have all kinds of dogs
At pet stores, you sometimes find a few breeds that cost a few thousand dollars. Shelters take in every and any type of pets! When you go to a shelter, there are hundreds of breeds there, mixed and pure. Much against contrary belief, you CAN find pure-bred dogs at animal shelters!Find all different types of breeds, from purebreds to mixes, at a dog shelter!
Adorable Dogs on Flickr!
Check out these pictures of adorable dogs!
If you don't have a dog and never thought of getting one, just look at these adorable photos of dogs on Flickr. They'll make you want to go out and adopt a dog of your own!
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6. Adult dogs are more mature!
When you buy a dog from the pet store, they're all puppies. Some people forget that dogs don't always stay puppies. But adult dogs are just as great as, and sometimes even better than, puppies! They're more mature and when you adopt from a shelter, sometimes they're even already trained! You just saved a ton of work!Adopt a dog and they may already be trained!
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5. Dogs help you exercise!
When you get a dog, you have to play with him or her, take them out for walks, and make sure they get their necessary exercise. Which means that YOU are getting your necessary exercise as well! So by adopting a dog, you will be improving your own health while you are taking care of your dog!Stay healthy and have fun exercising with your dogs!
Look at the dog and the goat!
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4. You'll make a new friend!
You know what they say...dogs are man's best friend. Dogs are the best friends that anyone can have. They love unconditionally and will stay by your side their whole life. You'll have someone to talk to, someone to cuddle with, someone who will play with you when you're feeling down! Dogs will be loyal to you even when people aren't.Adopt a dog and you'll get a best friend for life.
Dogfessions Book on Amazon
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This adorable book spotlights dogs and their owners! Confessions both funny and from the heart. If you love dogs, you'll love this book, just like I do!
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3. They're so darn cute!
Just take a look at those adorable faces. The cute little eyes and wet nose and soft little fur! Dogs are so cute, how can you say no!?This little pup needs a hug. How about you give that shelter dog a hug, and adopt him too?
Check out these adorable dog posters...
Decorate your home with these great dog posters!
2. You'll save money!
Adopting a dog from a shelter saves you money?
Yes, adopting a shelter dog can save you a ton of money! Dogs from pet stores can cost thousands of dollars...by adopting a dog from a shelter, not only are you saving a life, but you're saving money as well. Not to mention, the dogs from shelters are already fixed, so it saves you tons of money from the vet.So save some money and adopt today!
Doggy wants to shake your hand?
Some fun things to do with your dog!
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10 Great Activities To Do With Your Dog
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All dogs are better behaved when they are involved in activities to exercise both their minds and their bodies. A bored dog is often a mischievous, or destructive dog. Dogs love to please us. They don’t call them mans best friend for no re...
1. You'll save that dog's life!
Too many shelters still euthanize dogs...
Not only are there still many kill-shelters out there that euthanize dogs that can't find homes, but there are also shelters that have to put the animal back on the streets because they have no room. If you adopt a dog, you'll be saving their life!By adopting an animal, you're saving their life and giving them a loving family and a home!
Do you own a shelter dog?
What more reasons do you have to adopt a shelter dog?
Add your own reasons to adopt a dog (or any pet) from a shelter, and vote on others!
T-Shirts for Dog Lovers
Books about Dog Care
Learn more about taking care of your pets!
Can't Adopt a Dog?
Volunteer at your local shelter and help out! Or, donate towels, blankets, or whatever else your local shelter might need.
Learn More About Puppy Mills
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- blue22d blue22d Aug 29, 2009 @ 5:05 pm
- Nice lens. As a kid, we always go our dogs from the shelter. Your doing a great service adopting a pet and taking care of the many dogs unloved. Five stars and a favorite.
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- Wysiwigs Wysiwigs Jun 4, 2009 @ 8:18 pm
- Great lens and a wonderful to spread the word on the plight of dogs in shelters! Congratulations on your purple star ~ your lens is awesome :o)
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- kiwisoutback kiwisoutback May 8, 2009 @ 9:44 am
- Congratulations on your purple star! Shelter dogs are the only way to go.
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- CoolFoto CoolFoto May 7, 2009 @ 10:40 am
- Congrats on your well deserved Purple Star, 5*, and lensroll to my Dog Pets http://www.squidoo.com/dogpets
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- boshemia boshemia May 3, 2009 @ 12:25 am
- We don't have a shelter in our area, but two out of our three dogs were rescues. The Rottweiler was given to us as a gift. I can't imagine life without my little mutts (see ugly dogs need love too lens) Especially my baby Roo, she is my constant companion. Sometimes I wonder about the people who abandoned her, if they only knew what an amazing dog she would turn out to be... or my kids dog Oi, she is the sweetest dog I've ever met, perfectly content to just love and be loved. She can also jump 5' straight up. Our dogs bring so much joy and laughter to our lives... it would be so dull and boring without them! I now know why pet lovers are supposed to live longer!
Great job, adopt a dog today and let them into your heart. It is so totally worth it!
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