10 great reasons to ADOPT a dog

STOP PUPPY MILLS - How much is that doggie in the window?  TOO MUCH, in pain and suffering. You can be a part of the movement to stop puppy mills, which crank out millions of pups each year. Dogs are kept in foul, inhumane conditions with the goal of large profit margin and little regard for the health and well-being of the parents or pups. Supply rises with demand so instead, demand a shelter dog to curb the misery of puppy mills! HEALTH BENEFITS - Your adopted dog will add years to your life and life to your years. Lowered blood pressure, less stress and depression, more exercise, companionship and love like only an adopted dog can give will make you happier and healthier!1. SAVE A LIFE - Millions of dogs are euthanized each year due to massive overpopulation. Shelter dogs are wonderful dogs of every size, shape, breed, mix, color and temperament and they are dying SOLELY because they don't have a home. Shelters offer so many possible choices for you. Find the love of your life at a local shelter or rescue and save a life! (Plus, adopting frees up that space for another dog to be saved.)View the list »
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You've decided to add a dog to your family....YAY!

The next step is actually finding your new best friend and you're wondering where to turn.

Don't be in a hurry to choose your dog. Remember that you will be his fur-ever home, and he will likely live 10-15 years. He'll depend on your commitment to him to live a long, happy life with you so take your time and find just the right match for you, your home, and your family.

Generations ago, the 'pound' was where most everyone went to find a dog but somehow, sadly, we've gotten away from that with the surge in breeders and pet stores but......

**Adoption is the BEST option!**

Why? There are oh-so-many reasons but here are just 10 great ones to start you off on the right paw....then follow your heart to a shelter or rescue group!

**Don't shop....ADOPT!**

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**All the dogs pictured are shelter dogs, either recently adopted or currently waiting at Tri County Humane Society in Boca Raton, Florida

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  • 1. SAVE A LIFE - Millions of dogs are euthanized each year due to massive overpopulation. Shelter dogs are wonderful dogs of every size, shape, breed, mix, color and temperament and they are dying SOLELY because they don't have a home. Shelters offer so many possible choices for you. Find the love of your life at a local shelter or rescue and save a life! (Plus, adopting frees up that space for another dog to be saved.)
  • HEALTH BENEFITS - Your adopted dog will add years to your life and life to your years. Lowered blood pressure, less stress and depression, more exercise, companionship and love like only an adopted dog can give will make you happier and healthier!
  • STOP PUPPY MILLS - How much is that doggie in the window?  TOO MUCH, in pain and suffering. You can be a part of the movement to stop puppy mills, which crank out millions of pups each year. Dogs are kept in foul, inhumane conditions with the goal of large profit margin and little regard for the health and well-being of the parents or pups. Supply rises with demand so instead, demand a shelter dog to curb the misery of puppy mills! 
  • YOU'LL FEEL BETTER - Shelter dogs will make you feel like the hero you are for rescuing them. Who knows what stories they could tell, but they know now they are safe and loved....because of YOU! What feels better than that? 
  • OFTEN ALREADY TRAINED - Your shelter adoptee is likely to have had some training. Many are housebroken, mannerly and even know some commands already. 
  • PUREBRED - Shelters generally have about 25% purebred dogs to show you, or you can search for breed-specific rescues in your area if you are set on adopting a certain breed. 
  • SAVE MONEY - Dogs from a shelter or rescue are likely to have already been spayed or neutered, vetted, brought up-to-date on vaccinations, and microchipped. Plus adoption fees are generally less than purchase prices.
  • Shelters welcome your visit with their 'guests' and encourage you to make the right match by spending time with the dog. You can go back on multiple days to visit, take the dog outside or into a penned area, play ball or just hang out. You'll find your match!
  • LESSON IN COMPASSION - Your dog's adoption will be a shining example to those who know or meet you and a lesson to others so your good deed will multiply and save even more lives! 
  • GRATEFUL - Those who've rescued dogs swear that these dogs just know and are extra-grateful and loving to their adopters. Find out if that's true by adopting the dog that captures your heart!
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Pam D'Addio is currently in her sixth year as the Volunteer and Media Coordinator at Tri County Humane Society in Boca Raton. A passionate animal advocate, Pam is knowledgeable on a variety of canine topics such as behavior, care, training, and rescue / sheltering issues. Pam and her dog, Kayla...

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