adopt

Thousands of homeless and abandoned pets reside in shelters and rescue organizations.

Animal shelters are filled to overflowing with adoptable pets that would make excellent companions. It's a myth that only "problem pets" end up at shelters; pets are turned in for many reasons including lack of pet-friendly housing, owners with health issues that prevent them from properly caring for their pets, and people who adopted an animal without fully realizing what was involved in its care.

If you are thinking of adding a pet to your household, visit your local shelter or humane society to visit with the pets currently available for adoption.