There are so many dogs in shelters that need a home. Either they have been thrown out because their owners didn’t love them anymore, because they get abused, or left places.  There are so many benefits from adopting a dog.

One major benefit is that you are saving two lives – the life of the dog you adopt and the space that opens up for another dog in the shelter or rescue. Most dogs will already have all of their vetting completed, including a microchip and spay/neutered. If adopting from a rescue group, they will be able to tell you all about the dog’s personality so there are no surprises when you bring the dog home. Many adult dogs are already potty trained, saving you a lot of time and training. Private rescue groups will generally take the dog back if the dog is not a good match. Mixed breed dogs tend to have less inherited genetic health problems. The love and gratitude you will receive from a shelter dog are unlike any other.

Some people will argue and say, “Well, I want a puppy”, but little do they know, a puppy is just like a newborn baby. They need the same exact care as a newborn baby. They’ll want to be let out every four seconds, they’ll want to go outside at 2 in the morning in the rain and snow, and you can’t wait because they’ll pee all over the house.

According to dogbreedinfo.com and snapus.org, no one can deny the fact that there is a worldwide cat, and dog overpopulation problem. In U.S., there are about 45 cats and dogs for every person on the planet. Only one out of 12 cats ever born get a home, and one out of 10 dogs born ever get a home. Eight hundred dogs and cats are killed each hour.

So where does the problem really start? One would think it’s 100 percent fault of breeders and the whoops litters. But no, that is not the cause of the problem. Breeders are the circle of the problem, and the huge pet overpopulation is the aftermath.  Yes, breeders together are breeding more cats and dogs than there are homes for, yet, they continue to keep breeding and selling. So, why is that? Why are breeders selling their cats, and dogs when there’s a worldwide pet overpopulation problem? Because people do not look at the purchase of a puppy or kitten as a lifelong journey. People do not stay committed to something they thought they could stay committed.