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Adopt a homeless pet. By Melanie Quintana. Why ?. It will save an animal's life 30-60% of pets entering a shelter will be euthanized 25% of pet dogs put to sleep in animal shelters are purebred 4-10 million pet dogs and cats are euthanized yearly Less expensive Puppy mills promote profit
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Adopt a homeless pet By Melanie Quintana
Why ? • It will save an animal's life • 30-60% of pets entering a shelter will be euthanized • 25% of pet dogs put to sleep in animal shelters are purebred • 4-10 million pet dogs and cats are euthanized yearly • Less expensive • Puppy mills promote profit • They're already spayed or neutered • They have their shots • They're usually house trained • It will change your life • It will change the animal's life • The love you give comes back to you • You'll get a new best friend
How ? • Search online websites for animals available in local shelters • Walk through the shelter and visit with the animals • The right fit – personality & lifestyle • Complete application • Interview • Adopt Ugly Bat Boy or “Ugs”
Where ? • Humane Society of Utah 4242 S. 300 W. Murray, UT 84107 801-261-2919 www.Utahhumane.org Black Friday – all animals 50% or more black will be half price Donate: Online or by mail. Donate a car, truck, boat, aircraft, yacht or RV • Utah Animal Adoption Center 1955 N Redwood Rd Salt Lake City UT 84116 801-355-PETS www.Utahanimaladoptioncenter.org Donate: Online through Paws For a Cause; in person at Beans & Brews, The Dog’s Meow; or by mail • Pet Samaritan Fund3802 S. Sunnydale Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84109 (Office Only) Phone: 801-277-9263 or 801-870-9093 www.petsamaritan.com Donate: Online through The Network For Good or by mail
www.Utahhumane.org www.Utahanimaladoptioncenter.org www.petsamaritan.com AssociateContent.com: Article - Top 10 Reasons to Adopt from an Animal Shelter Allcreatures.org: Article - Animals in Print, April 15, 2002 Sources
Questions? Me and my kitty Neo