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Once you have made up your mind to get a wonderful companion, the next question that pops up in your mind is where you can find your desired breed. Many of us prefer to get the puppies from a trusted breeder instead of visiting the shelters where millions of pets are looking for a lovely and caring home. 

We do have our concerns which are elevated by society’s norms regarding shelter animals. However, most of them are baseless notions and myths.  In this blog post, we are aiming to debunk the myths about shelter animals and give you a viable option to bring a lovely fur baby to your home. Let’s get started.

Why Should You Consider Pet Adoption?

According to a study, in the US alone, around 6 to 8 million domestic cats and dogs are brought to the shelter. Most of them are abandoned by their previous owner for whatever reasons. However, the workers at such shelters do their best to provide care and love to those animals, still most of them suffer in constant pain due to the major emotional trauma of separation from their human partner. 

Therefore, euthanizing comes out to be the only option to save those lovely animals from eternal suffering. However, if you are a pet lover, you can play your role by providing a home to at least one of those abandoned animals. Consider pet adoption and you will be astonished to know what you have been missing out on for so long. Check out the Dubia Roaches for sale if you are thinking about getting a reptile pet. 

Debunking Common Misconceptions About Pet Adoption

You may have come across various myths that will force you to give a second thought about adopting a pet. Such misconceptions are common and far away from the truth. Let’s have a look at the following section where we are revealing the truth behind the common pet adoption myths.

Myth# 1: Shelter Animals Have Serious Behavioral Issues

It’s common thinking among pet lovers that all shelter animals are troubled by their past experiences. However, this cannot be applied to all because the experiences are not the same for each animal. Aggressive behavior is common with the animals having a history of abuse leaving them no choice but to adopt aggressive behavior for the sake of their safety. 

Such animals are hesitant to trust again on a human. However, this behavior can be easily brought under control with appropriate care, empathy, and love. On the other hand, most of the shelter animals are just saddened by the abandonment and happily ready to adjust quickly to a loving home. 

Myth# 2: Choosing the Purebred is the only Option as They are Healthier

People are often considerate of their pet’s breed due to their amazing inherent qualities. However, this does not mean that you only have the option of choosing a purebred animal. Purebred pets as the only healthy pet option are baseless. If we look at the mixed breeding practices, the idea behind it is to create a pet breed with improved qualities and less susceptibility to various genetic diseases.

Moreover, you must be astonished to know that purebreds are more likely to suffer from genetic disorders than their mixed-bred progeny. The health of any pet is only dependent on responsible breeding practices and genetics. So, it has got nothing to do with the breed.

Myth# 3: You are Unlikely to Find your Desired Breed in a Shelter

If you want to get a specific and rather uncommon breed, many people will tell you that it is impossible to get in an animal shelter. However, you must consider a visit to the rescue centers or animal shelters by yourself rather than believing such misconceptions. Each day, thousands of animals from diverse breeds are brought to shelters, so there is a great likelihood that you will find your desired breed.

Let’s disclose a major truth here. People do love the exotic cat and dog breeds and choose to bring them to their homes. However, they easily get overwhelmed by their high-maintenance needs and abandon them after some time. Hence, those exotic breeds are common in the wide array of pets you find at the shelters.

Myth# 4: Training Old Pets is Challenging

Many of us prefer adopting puppies as they are easy to train and adjust to in their new home. While training is considered to be challenging in the case of adult pets who have some established habits. However, in most cases, we have observed that older pets were easier to train than their younger counterparts.

Training old pets needs patience as it is a bit difficult to transform their old habits but it is something you have to do with each pet to help them adjust to a new home. Adopt a considerable training routine and positive reinforcement as the reward-driven approach is most effective for implementing your desired behavior on your pet’s lifestyle.

 Myth# 5: Pet Adoption is Expensive

Undoubtedly, pet adoption is expensive. This myth is true if you are only considering the initial fee for pet adoption. You may get the cheaper option at a well-known breeder. However, at the adoption center, the adoption fee includes initial check-ups, vaccinations, neutering/spaying, and other veterinary care essentials before you take your pet home.

However, this cost is not included when you get your pet from a breeder. Hence, later a huge sum-up is paid in this regard which is a lot more than the adoption fee. The other expenses like getting the pet supplies and ongoing food and pet essential expenses are the same regardless of the source of your fur baby.

Final Words

Pet adoption is not considered to be a viable option in our society due to the prevailing misconceptions about this noble deed. However, the truth is that you can get a lovely companion from a shelter too where millions of animals are eager to be a part of a caring family. 

Do not believe whatever you hear about shelter animals, do your research, and you will surely unleash the truth behind those misconceptions. Let’s open our hearts for the shelter animals and step on a venture to create a better world for abandoned animals.