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WHY ADOPTION IS THE BEST OPTION 

5 reasons why you should choose adopting a pet information courtesy of Dog is my Co Pilot 

1. YOU JOIN THE CAUSE OF FIGHTING THE PUPPY MILLS 

When you shop for a dog, there is a 70% chance that it's from a puppy mill. Puppy mills are "factory farms" for dogs and cats. Dogs and cats live in small cages, often only six inches larger than the dog on all sides and are bred as frequently as possible. Puppy mills will continue to operate until people stop supporting them. When you choose to adopt a pet instead of buy one, you can not only find adorable, unique, fun, sweet dogs and cats at local shelters and animal rescue groups, but you also become part of the solution to the homeless pet problem. 

2. ADOPTION HELPS MORE THAN JUST ONE ANIMAL 

When you adopt a new pet, you are not just helping the one you have adopted but you also end up making room for another pet in the shelter. Every year overburdened animal shelters take in millions of pets; they need your help to reduce this number by adopting. 

3. YOU MIGHT GET A "TRAINED PET" 

According to Best Friends Animal Society the most common reasons pets end up in shel- ters are 

• Moving 
• Divorce 
• People losing a home or job 
• Unplanned litters due to pets not being spayed or neutere 
• People feeling, they no longer have enough time or desire to properly care for a pet 

Many are already house-trained and are used to living with families. So, chances are that your new loving family member will be already trained! 

4. YOU WILL END UP SAVING MONEY 

One great reason for adopting a pet instead of buying one is that, typically, pets for adoption from shelters and rescue groups are already spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Those services can cost hundreds of dollars, and when you adopt a pet, you not only save a life, but you also save a lot of money. 

5. BE PART OF THE SOLUTION 

You can make a difference for dogs and cats in your own community and nationwide, no matter where you live. FOSTER, ADOPT, VOLUNTEER, OR DONATE to your local shelter or rescue today! 

ALPINE ANIMAL SERVICES IS FULL OF SO MANY AMAZING ADOPTABLE DOGS RIGHT NOW SO COME ON BY TODAY AND CHECK THEM OUT! 2900 OLD MARATHON HWY ALPINE, TX 79830 

Click here to visit our Petfinder ahead of time so you know who you want to meet!

Original source can be found here.