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Why adopt a pet from an animal shelter?
New residents in Chapel Hill have many options when it comes to pet adoption with over 50 animal rescues and shelters
in the Triangle. Animal shelters provide a wonderful selection of pets of varying ages & breeds, including pure
breeds. According to the Humane Society of the US, on average, purebreds account for about 25 to 30 percent of
a shelter's dog population. Even if your local shelter doesn't currently have the breed of pet you are looking
for, many will give you the option to sign up to be notified if a pet matching your description comes in. Shelter adoption
fees are usually much less than purchasing a pet at a store or breeder. And your new pet is more likely to be vaccinated,
dewormed, and spayed or neutered. Not only do you have many choices of healthy pets, but every adoption from a shelter
opens up a space for a new homeless animal. The Humane Society of the US estimates that
animal shelters care for between 6–8 million dogs and cats every year in the United States, of whom approximately 3–4
million are euthanized. According to the Animal Protection League of North Carolina, North Carolina’s euthanasia
rate of adoptable animals is twice that of any other state in this country. In Wake County
alone, over 20,000 animals are euthanized annually. This number represents more than half of all animals
captured or surrendered. Please do your part to help by having your pets spayed or neutered & by adopting a homeless
pet rather than buying from a breeder.
How to Help Adopt a pet from a shelter - You'll never regret saving your new best friend and supporting your local rescue
or shelter. Become a foster parent - Shelters only have limited space
and some animals need special attention before being ready to adopt. Donate
supplies or money - Most shelters have a list of needed supplies on their website. Any help is greatly appreciated. Volunteer at a local shelter - The happier and healthier a pet is the easier it is to adopt
him or her out. Shelters always need help cleaning cages and playing with the animals. Spay & neuter your pets - Less litters born mean less animals dropped off at a shelter and/or more people
adopting homeless animals from a shelter.
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Links
Craft show & adopt-a-thon to benefit 2PawsUp Sunday May, 4 1-5pm
2PawsUp - Rescuing Pets From Death Row in NC
Find a Pet Rescue or Shelter in NC
Search Local Adoptable Pets at Petfinder.com
Spay-Neuter Assistance Program of North Carolina
SPCA Pet Loss Support Group
The Humane Society of the United States
Oprah - Investigating Puppy Mills
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