Special Feature Spayed and neutered animals have been shown to lead longer, healthier lives and have fewer of
certain behavioral problems than animals who have not been spayed or neutered.
Are you seeking a trusted friend? An exercise buddy? More meaning in life?
ID your pet: By putting identification on your
Consider enriching your world with a dog.
both, you will reduce the possibility that your
adding a furry family member, but they all
dog, either in the form of a tag, a microchip or
pet will become one of the presumably “homeless” dogs that end up at your local shelter. Only
Dog owners have different reasons for enjoy a daily dose of love, loyalty and laughs.
15-20 percent of dogs who enter a shelter are
If you’ve already decided that a dog is right
is one of the fortunate few by outfitting him
will you find the perfect canine companion?
reunited with their owners. Make sure your dog with proper identification!
Support your local shelter: Show the pets at your local shelter or rescue group that you care by
for you, only one question remains: Where Adopting from a local animal shelter or rescue group is your best option. Here’s why:
donating time, money or supplies like pet food,
• You’ll be giving a dog a second chance —
what supplies or services are needed most. Even
• An estimated 3.7 million animals are euth-
leashes, beds and toys. Call the shelter to see the smallest effort can make a difference.
or even saving a life.
anized in animal shelters every year, and you’ll be doing your part to address the tragic problem of pet overpopulation.
• Shelters and rescue groups offer a wide
variety of purebreds, mixed breeds, and
big and little dogs, making it easy to find the perfect dog for you.
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