DID YOU KNOW?
People abandon pets because of many causes moving, cost of ownership, personal issues, lack of time to care for the pet, etc. According to the WHO, there are over 200 million stray dogs worldwide and around 100 million abandoned companion animals in the EU.Only some of the stray animals enter shelters each year and some no-adopted animals are euthanized. ln order to raise awareness of the current situation of homeless animals, organizations such as Humane Canada were founded in 1957, which aims to speak with a strong national voice, promoting the welfare and humane treatment of animals and working to end animal cruelty.
Adopting - the Best Way to
Find A New Pet
Main reasons for adopting a pet
· Save a precious life and give it a better life· Get a great friend or family member
· Help to solve the overpopulation of stray animals
· Spend less money than buying a pet
Questions to ask yourself before
As a responsible person, when adopting an animal, you need to ask yourself questions such as:
1. How is your job? Do you have enough money and time to care for the pet?2. Is there a family member who is allergic to pets or doesn't like pets?
3. Do you live in your own house or do you rent? Are you planning to move recently? (Stray animals usually need much time to adapt to new environment, otherwise it will add their anxiety.)
If you have made your mind up about getting a pet and have met all the conditions for adoption in your area, what you can do next to prepare yourself a to-do list
to prepare a comfortable environment for your future pet(s) in advance before you bring them home.
to prepare a comfortable environment for your future pet(s) in advance before you bring them home.
New home for your new pet - what you need
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Choose the most suitable food bowls
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