4 Common Myths About Shelter Pets Debunked
Published on July 28, 2016
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I know people sometimes have concerns about adopting pets from shelters. They may worry about how and why the animals ended up there. They might assume that the pets weren’t friendly, misbehaved or — in the case of cats — wouldn’t use the litterbox. Or they think animals at shelters are more likely to be sick, injured or otherwise unsuitable as pets.
By and large, though, that’s not the case. Some of the nicest pets come from shelters. Plenty of my patients were adopted from shelters — and so were two of my four dogs. Most animals who end up in shelters are healthy and well-adjusted. Often, pets who end up in shelters have been relinquished by owners who didn’t have the time, money or space to care for otherwise happy and healthy dogs and cats.
The love you can share with a pet is amazing, and you can form an incredible bond that’s resilient and lasting. Don’t be afraid to adopt a shelter animal — and don’t fall for these four myths about shelter pets.
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By and large, though, that’s not the case. Some of the nicest pets come from shelters. Plenty of my patients were adopted from shelters — and so were two of my four dogs. Most animals who end up in shelters are healthy and well-adjusted. Often, pets who end up in shelters have been relinquished by owners who didn’t have the time, money or space to care for otherwise happy and healthy dogs and cats.
The love you can share with a pet is amazing, and you can form an incredible bond that’s resilient and lasting. Don’t be afraid to adopt a shelter animal — and don’t fall for these four myths about shelter pets.
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