Benefits of Adopting a Pet from a Shelter House

Buying a pet is good but adopting a pet from a shelter house is going to be a totally different experience. Pets who have been abandoned and encountered so many issues would be thankful to the ones who adopted and accepted them as a new family member. Adopting a shelter pet has lots of benefits; some of them are discussed in this blog.

 

Pet Care and Animal Abuse:

We see many pets on the streets; we assume they will harm us however most of them are harmless, their behavior is the reaction to their previous owners who did not deserve to have pets. These animals need proper care and a nice life. By adopting a shelter pet, you can be a part of pet rehabilitation and stop animal abuse. That would decrease the number of pets in shelters and street pets will not be mistreated; therefore, we should concentrate on adopting rather than buying.

 

Pet Adoption is Affordable:

Pet adoption is affordable and you can save a lot of money by adopting a shelter pet instead of purchasing one from a pet store. Adoption fees also include neutering, vaccinations and spaying and you end up saving your money along with saving the life of a pet.

 

Adopting a Shelter Pet is Quick:

Adopting a shelter pet is a quick process; you could move your pet into your house in a short period of time. On the contrary, if you go for a pet store option, sometimes you have to wait for several months.

 

Shelter Pet is convenient for the first-time pet owner:

If you are going to buy your first pet from a pet store, the storekeeper might misguide you to suit his / her own advantage. Adopting a shelter pet is helpful for the first-time owner as the shelter staff will especially guide you about your pet’s lifestyle and habits so that the new owner doesn’t make any mistakes.

Moreover, in case the pet is suffering from some disease the vet will guide you on their condition and checkup routines, as the health of the shelter pets is regularly checked upon by the veterinarians.

Sharing An Emotional Bond:

When someone adopts a shelter pet, they share an emotional bond; the pet knows that their owner brings a new hope into their teary eyes and will give them a good life. They understand that now they are safe and are grateful for being rescued due to which they develop an emotional bond with their owners.

 

Pet Adoption and Health Benefits:

Pet adoption is beneficial for the owner’s physical and mental health in so many ways.

• It helps lower blood pressure because of the active lifestyle.
• The connection between pets and humans helps reduce stress; there is a therapy called Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). This therapy helps people who are suffering from any mental and emotional diseases.
• If someone wants to lose weight and get their body into shape, pet come helpful _ especially dogs, as they are quite energetic and also keeps their owners on their toes all the time, eventually resulting in weight loss.
• Pet also helps in the recovery of heart attack patients.
• Rehabilitation Centers prefer their patients to have a pet as it helps them reduce stress and anxiety.

 

Saving Lives by Adopting a Shelter Pet:

If you adopt a pet from a shelter house instead of a pet store, you are not only providing that pet a new life but are also making place for another abandoned pet in the shelter house.  Mostly shelter houses do not have that much space or budget to rescue more pets, therefore when you take one pet home you are helping another one to get into the shelter house in that case you save two lives.

 

Adopting a shelter pet is rewarding:

Reward is not only about getting a trophy in your hand; if you save a pet’s life that rewards you in form of happiness and pride, which keeps on increasing as you notice positive changes in the condition and behavior of your pet.

Adopting a pet helps you in socializing:

If you are an introvert and do not socialize much, owning a pet (especially dog) will improve your social life. Dogs demand daily walks and exercise for which you will have to take them to parks / outdoors. Even if you have some other pet, you will still be talking to people regarding pet’s health and other queries; eventually your social skills will improve.

 

Availability of Variety of Selections:

Adopting a pet from a shelter house gives you a huge variety of selections. Different breeds, cats or dogs, colors, ages, lifestyles and much more. You can easily select your favorite pet according to your preferences.

 

Shelter Pets are the Best Companions:

Pets are true and faithful friends and they do not have double-faced personalities like humans. When someone adopts a shelter pet who has faced lots of hardships in the past, they share a special bond with the owner. The efforts that the owner puts into the pet’s upbringing gets them even closer.

 

How could I know which Shelter pet is best for me?

Certain things you need to do before taking your shelter pet home.

• Take every information about your pet’s behavior, likes / dislikes and any kind of good or bad history.
• Spend some time with the pet before taking them home.
• Do not choose a pet just because you like their appearance; also consider their lifestyle and see if you are capable of providing the same.

Having a furry friend in your life makes it more entertaining and happier. Adopting a shelter pet will benefit the pet and also bring positivity into the owner’s life. You can provide your pet a healthy and happy environment which they need the most, after facing abandonment in the past.