Great!  We know some fantastic places where pets are for sale!

    We know many great places where you can begin looking for your new pet.  Which one is the best choice?  Which pet is the right one for you? 

    Have you ever considered looking at your local Humane Society or pet rescue?  There are millions of pets that end up at these places, for many differant reasons.  

• The owners either didn't know how to house train the dog or didn't take the time to do it. These dogs can still learn, they just need somebody who knows how to train them.
  
• A lady brought her cat in because she redecorated her home and the cat does not match the new colors.  
  
• A  family is moving and can no longer keep their pet because their new home does not accept pets. 
  
• Puppy Mill no longer needs this animal for breeding and will now use the offspring.   (Don't buy pets from somebody in it for the money!)
  
• The family does not have the time or money for their pet.
  
• The animal was taken away from family due to abuse/neglect. 
  
• The owner passed away and the family can not take care of the pet. 
  
• Their pet had a litter of kittens or puppys and can they can not take care of them or get rid of them. 
• The animal was dumped off the side of the road.    
  

• The people working/volunteering there can help you find the right pet for you.    
  
• The money you pay for a pet is much cheeper than buying from other sources. 
• If you are looking for a certain breed, ask your local shelter.  They may be able to help you.  Some shelters have lists where you can put your name on for when that breed comes in, they will contact you.   
• By, Adopting a pet from these places, you are helping a great cause.  You are saving a life and helping to stop the puppy mills at the same time. 
• The money for adoption goes towards the shelter/rescue. 
  
• Some dogs are housebroken and/or know tricks/commands
• They are wanting to LOVE someone and They need a family to LOVE them.    
  

    As a volunteer at our local humane society, I see so many animals and wonder why are they here.  They are such good loving animals.  Most of them are still desperatly looking for their family, they want to go back home and be with their family.    

An estimated 4 to 6 million dogs and cats are euthanized in America's animal shelters each year because they are not wanted by anyone, anywhere. We used 5 million to be safe. (Reference: HSUS Pet Overpopulation)

Divide 5,000,000 by 365 to find out how many pets are killed each day (13,698.63)

Divide 13,698.63 by 24 to find out how many pets are killed each hour (570.776)

Divide the number of pets killed per hour by 60 to find out how many pets are killed per minute (9.51)

Divide 9.51 by 60 to find out how many pets are killed per second - that total is 0.15855 -------------------------------------------------

Approximate number of animal shelters in the U.S.: 4,000 to 6,000 .

Average number of animals handled by an animal shelter in the U.S. each year: 5 to 7% of the human population of a community (5,000 to 7,000 animals per year in a community of 100,000 people).

Estimated number of animals entering U.S. animal shelters annually: 8 to 12 million --------------------------------------------------

****Estimated number of animals euthanized by U.S. animal shelters each year because homes are not available: 4 to 6 million. Although the number of animals euthanized varies by geographic region, approximately 30-60% of all animals brought into animal shelters are euthanized nationwide. *****

• Spaying your pet before her first estrous cycle (that is, before she reaches sexual maturity) greatly reduces her chances of developing breast cancer and completely eliminates the threat of uterine and ovarian cancer and uterine infection, which are common occurrences in unaltered females.
  
• Neutering your male dog or cat prevents testicular tumors and may prevent prostate problems. Neutering also decreases the possibility of perianal tumors and hernias, which are commonly observed in older, unaltered dogs. Because neutered cats are less likely to roam, the threat of abscesses caused by bites and diseases transmitted by fighting are greatly reduced.
  

• Males neutered early in life are less aggressive toward other males and are not distracted by females in heat. Therefore, a neutered male will be less tempted to leave your property and cross that dangerous highway searching for a mate. Neutered males also are less likely to mark every one of your (or your neighbor's) expensive shrubs with his urine as well as inside the house.
  
• Spaying your female pet eliminates the problem of stray males camping in your yard and decreases her desire to roam and breed.