· animal shelters are a huge asset to the communities. Adoption has many benefits — for you and the animal — but myths about pet adoption persist. Should you adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue group? But as ridiculous as anti-shelter arguments are, they reveal destructive myths about shelter animals that need to be called out every time they arise. But if youre looking beyond petfinder for a pet to adopt , there are some red flags to keep an eye out for. Lets clear up some of the most prevalent myths. I’m sharing some of the most persistent ones below, and have enlisted help from aspca shelter science experts to help dispel them. All the adoption groups that list their pets on petfinder have been carefully screened by our shelter outreach staff. Is the shelter adoption process too complicated? Let’s debunk some of the common misconceptions. No one of these points alone proves a rescue group isnt legit. · with the first full week of november being national animal shelter appreciation week, we wanted to make a case for animal shelters and their animals by taking on the biggest misconceptions people may have about them. Shelters are full of animals of all ages, including puppies and kittens. “we have every age range from puppies, kittens, and baby bunnies, to young adults and seniors at our shelter — and that is the case for most shelters,” says dr. Are there myths about pet adoption? Unfortunately, they are often misunderstood. Are there any myths about animal shelters? Debunk a few animal shelter myths and learn the benefits of adopting from a shelter or rescue group. · wondering which is better, adopting or buying pets?

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