Top 5 Reasons to Adopt an Adult Pet!
Many people, when considering adopting a pet, go straight for kittens or puppies. Who can blame them? Is there anything cuter? I got both of my pets as kittens, so I understand! I have learned during my experience with animals, that there are so many benefits to adopting adult cats & dogs. Here are just a few of the great reasons!
1. They already have distinct personalities, so you can choose the pet that fits you. Kittens & puppies can turn out to be any which way, but if you choose an adult pet, you can pick one that fits your needs. Do you want a lap cat? A quiet dog? A playful pet? A pet who does well with other animals or one who prefers to be a solo pet? The shelter volunteers will be able to help you pick the pet with the personality you're looking for.
2. You're saving a life! Let's face it - kittens and puppies are going to get adopted quickly. But adult pets tend to take longer to get adopted, if at all. When you adopt an adult pet, you're saving them from a life in a cage and giving them a forever home in your warm house. What could be a better reason than that?
3. No need for potty training or litter training! If you choose an adult pet, you can choose one that is already house trained, litter trained, and knows commands. There is no difficult time period of trying to train the pet. It's been said that having a newborn animal is similar to having a newborn baby! They are adorable, and a handful (but wonderful!) Just think of adopting an adult pet though, you can skip the tough part of potty training.
4. The animal will be healthy! Shelters inspect the animals that are there, and have a medical team to treat them. When you adopt your adult pet, you know what you're getting. They will be fixed, up to date on all shots, and ready to go home with you without any surprises!
5. You'll save money. Newborn animals need lots of vet visits, shot updates, and other things as they grow. Adult pets have already gone through all this, hence saving you lots of money along the way. There's also no mystery of what kind of food the animal likes, what kind of litter will be best, what kind of toys they like, etc. You'll know all of this already and won't need to test new brands to find what's best.
Those are just a few of the reasons that adult pets are awesome! Go visit your local shelter today to find a pet that's perfect for you. The joys that animals bring our lives outweigh any reason anyone could have for not adopting one. ♥
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