12/24/09

If you Can't Adopt...You CAN still help!

In the greater Los Angeles County shelters alone an average of 475 pets are euthanized daily. Four million cats and dogs—about one every eight seconds—are put down in U.S. shelters each year.(learn more) There just aren't enough homes for them all. Our goal is to help provide animals a second chance to a happy life and to help reduce pet overpopulation. We save dogs in need and provide them with care and foster homes while they await adoption. We carefully match these pets to new loving and responsible owners. We also try to educate the public on how to be responsible pet owners and on the importance of spaying and neutering. We believe the real solution to pet overpopulation is through spaying and neutering pets. And if you think its ok to breed your little "Fluffy" because she's a purebred, please be aware that over 25% of the animals at shelters are purebreds. HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO INSTEAD OF BUYING STUPID TRINKETS WE DON'T NEED ANYWAY! (and also selfishly get a good feeling) Go HERE. or straight to PayPal. The littlest amount can save a life and take care of all the people you need gifts for and at the same time make them feel good for doing THEIR part! Please help our dogs by donating what you can! Please help our dogs by donating what you can!

Fast Facts On Dog and Cat Adoption: Why Adopt?

  • Did you know that an estimated 4 million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized each year primarily due to pet overpopulation? Did you know that 25-30% of dogs for adoption in animal shelters are purebred? The other 70-75% are of course, lovable, wonderful, mixed-breed pets just waiting for a chance to be your new friend.
  • In an effort to help people make good choices when they adopt a dog or cat, many animal welfare agencies and pet rescues provide adoption counseling to help match you up with a pet for adoption.
  • If you have your heart set on a specific breed, before you check out a dog breeder or pet store, why not adopt a pet from a breed rescue organization? Breed rescues are groups that specialize in a particular breed of dog or cat.
  • Don't be fooled into thinking that animal shelters and pet rescues are filled with dogs or cats that were discarded because they're "bad."
  • Shelter pets for adoption are wonderful companions who became victims of family tragedy or unlucky circumstances.
  • Did you know that many mixed-breed pets have less inbreeding, generally less inherited genetic disease, and therefore overall lower vet bills? The best place to find a mixed-breed dog or cat is from an animal welfare agency, foster network or animal control facility.