With so many homeless pets – Why Not Adopt?

At PetCompassion.com, we support rescue shelters.  It does not matter if your cat or dog is a mixed breed or pure breed – you deserve to find a temporary home in a shelter and a forever home with a loving guardian or family. 

So, Adopt at an animal rescue, shelter or animal control facility in your county – the teams that work so hard to save the lives of these pets are eager to help you find the right pet for your household.  

You should review the list in the Pet Adoption section of this site to see if you need some preparing to do before you adopt.  If you have the desire make sure you and your family are ready for a rescue pet – they have many loving qualities already to share!

Find PetCompassion.com Animal Shelters

 

Qualities of a reputable animal rescue or shelter:

1. Clean and healthy facility that cares for the physical and emotional needs of their pets.
2. A staff that loves and values each and every pet – even those who need medical attention.
3. Responsible control mechanisms that maintains manageable pet population on site. 
4. Ethical and written philosophy and policy on behavior or quality of life issues that may endanger a pets health.
5. Written policies and procedures for the adoption process.  If the site is reputable, they will want to make sure you are matched with the right pet.  A responsible adoption policy will ensure a placement in a forever home.
6. Best home for every pet.  Not the best pet for you.  A good shelter should care primarily about the health and well-being of the pet first.  Not the wishes of the person or family wanting to adopt a pet.
7. Ask questions – visit twice – make sure your commitment is real.  This is a lifetime commitment to a pet.  They may be with you for up to 15 years! 

This is a great and  compassionate cause – pets that are matched well love well!