It might be your little one’s birthday and she has been begging for a puppy as a birthday present for the longest time. You might have even started looking at resources like these Natures Feast reviews to help you decide what you are going to feed the potential new addition to your family. But, before you make the dash to the pet store and buy a cute fur ball for your child, consider pet adoption. She might find an adorable puppy or cat from the animal shelter.
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Why pet adoption is better
There are many different reasons to let your child have a pet. They can learn virtues like responsibility, nurturing, and temperance while caring for a pet.
A pet can also contribute to your child’s physical and emotional health. But don’t rush to the pet store just yet! You might have a good choice at the local shelter and save a life.
By the way, you will need to provide healthier food options for your adopted pets. For cats, do consider freeze-dried raw food that is packed with nutrients.
Reasons for Pet Adoption
Consider adopting a pet to bring home from your local animal shelter. Why? Here’s why.
It is Humane
You must impress on your child that a live animal is not a doll or plushie but a living being. Puppy and kitten mills only contribute to animal cruelty. If your child would rather have a bunny or guinea pig, some shelters have them, too.
Encourage others to adopt as well. There’s more than enough to go around!
Too much of a good thing can be a problem, as pet overpopulation proves. Adopting an animal from a shelter means that said shelter is at liberty to take responsibility for another animal without a home. Not only will you be presenting your pet with a new home, but you’ll also be helping another pet in need get another sorely needed chance at life.
Maintenance for the shelter and care of the animals at the shelter will come out of your fee. To prevent more animals from ending up in the shelter, get Spot or Puff spayed or neutered.
It’s More Economical
Not only will you pay less than what you would to a store or breeder, but you can also take pleasure in the fact that the adoption fee is going to a good cause. Pet adoption will fit well into your family budget.
In the long run, you’ll also save on vet bills as, contrary to popular belief, animals from shelters are actually healthier and perhaps even better behaved than purebred animals.
As a serendipitous bonus, mixed breeds have a tendency to be harder and would live longer than purebreds.
Essentially, it’s the individual animal more than any specific breeding that figures on how well they can fit into your family.
Animal shelters work with animals and they have taken the responsibility to see to it that the animal is healthy. The animals are also socialized enough so that they are ready to become a beloved family member.
Should you have some problems after adopting your new friend, the people at the shelter will be delighted to give you some tips on how to make life more satisfying for both you and your fur friend.
Advice and assistance for the sole purpose of benevolence is something money can’t buy!
Would You Like to Learn More About Pet Adoption?
Your child is a unique individual and with patience and care, you can find a pet just as special as they are. If you truly believe your kids are ready for the responsibility of caring for a pet, take them to visit a local shelter.
This way, they’ll get to get to know the new buddy they’ll be bringing home.
Moreover, the people at the shelter can tell you if they have any animals suited to a home with young children. They will introduce you to a myriad of furry creatures looking for a home like yours.
Remind your kids the importance of being gentle while handling animals. It could take several visits for you to make a decision on the one that’s just the perfect addition to your family.
Feel free to take your time. Things like these are too good to rush because emotional attachment is involved.
If you would like to learn more about pet adoption, please check out this infographic below.
Home at Last
Once you have found the ideal cat, dog, or other pet to add to your family, you can bring them home and be happy together.
Not only do your kids have a companion that will teach them about love and care, but you’ve saved a life. The benefits are mutual for everyone involved.
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Great initiative and ideas. I have had friends who were hesitant to get a pet, but once they did, they loved it more than they ever imagined. Pet adoption sounds like a really practical idea for everyone involved.
This post is definitely food for thought. Never thought of adopting a pet but I can see the point. My kids want a pet. We may go down that route of pet adoption for them.
I agree that adopting a pet is a great idea! I just want to throw in though that many people get their kids a pet as a gift and when they don’t like/take care of it, it ends up back in the shelter a few months later 🙁
This is such a great way to teach kids responsibility and giving them have a friend for life. Pets are just the best!! And yeah, I agree with pet adoption. 🙂
Great post! I agree that pet adoption is a much better option xx For those who like pets, do consider this option.
There are so many animals out there that want to be adopted so I think it’s great when people consider pet adoption as an option, as opposed to just buying a newborn at the pet store. x
I love the idea of getting littles one to adopt a pet. It is such a great lesson for them about life too how sometimes people/animals need your help. Pet adoption is beneficial to all parties.
I’m not a big fan of having a pet to be honest but for kids it might seems like a nice idea. They might learn how to be more responsible. And truly, pet adoption would save a lot of animals in the shelter and give them a new home.
This is such a nice post and pet adoption sounds a great idea for kids I think they will become more responsible as they have a pet.
that’s a interesting post. Pet adoption sounds great for kids as well as for people who stays home alone. Pets are family.
Pet adoption is very important for sure! It’s good to set an example for not only our kids but for others too. I have adapted guinea pigs and they are part of the family.
Thank you for sharing this. I just hope more people will adopt. Pet adoption is one of my personal advocacies. I just wish too that whether they are adopting or buying one — pet ownership is a lifetime commitment.
Pet adoption is really a good option. Pets make our life better and you feel more joyful with pet. It’s not only good for kids but also for adults.
Pet adoption is so important. I currently have a 4-year old staffy girl sleeping beside me that I am fostering but going to adopt. She’s been amazing and I’m happy to give her a safe and loving home!
Jackie
Pet adoptions are wonderful and humane and may afford children with the responsibility to love, nurture, and care for another. I agree with the motto, “adopt don’t shop.”
Great post. Having a dog will forever change a Child’s life. Adopting from a shelter is always my first choice. There are so many great animals, young and older that need good homes. Good for you for promoting pet adoption!
Really nice article. Pet adoption should be widely considered by people. There are a lot of shelter pets that need love and affection, waiting to be adopted. It’s also really good for children to be exposed to this nature at such a young age.
Pet Adoption is great idea and a option especially when you’re a pet lover. We must consider those pets in shelters that need more love, care and a forever family. Thank you for promoting pet adoption Mommy Sig.
Yes,good decision to adopt pet.It teaches our children to be responsible and taking care of pet as our own family.