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Adopting a pet can be an excellent choice for animal lovers. The advantages of adopting are numerous, the costs are lower than buying a pet, animal shelters offer a variety of pets, animals breed more mixed breed do not inherit specific health issues, older animals in shelters have already developed their personalities and therefore it is easier to find pet that will match your lifestyle, older animals are neutered and vaccinated, you may receive discounts for Spay or neuter programs if you adopt a young pet, you can adopt a bonded animal pair of buddies or litter at a reduced cost, and shelter workers are genuinely concerned that you find the animal that suits your lifestyle.

Cost of animals and types of animals up for adoption vary regions. In my area, adopting a puppy is $ 150 and an adult cat is only $ 60. When you compare the cost of buying an animal company, adopting an animal, it is much cheaper to adopt. For example typical cost of purchasing a puppy are $ 300 - $ 600 plus first year vaccinations $ 150 - $ 300 and possibly some health tests are not provided by the breeder who can add another $ 50 - $ 200. Most often, when you adopt a puppy from the shelter adoption fee ensures the puppy has been treated against fleas, passed a health examination, received vaccinations (if the animal is old enough), and was tested for parvovirus. Some shelters in the south also test dogs for heartworm.

In dogs, distemper, parvo-influenza, and heart worm are terminally ill, if they are untreated. Adult cats adopted at the shelter are spayed or neutered, vaccinated against distemper, tested for feline AIDS (FIV) and feline leukemia (FeLV) (which can both be terminal illnesses), and treated against fleas. When you compare this with the cost of purchasing a cat ($ 150 - $ 1000) or taking on a kitten "free", animal adoption again proves to be much cheaper. The usual costs for FIV and FeLV tests are $ 45 - $ 75 for each test, spaying at maturity $ 45-90, or neutering $ 30 - 75 $, And first year vaccinations $ 150 - $ 300. So, your "free kitten" can cost more than $ 500 for the first year of medical care. In addition, many shelters also test for other diseases such as worms, and the shelter will be open and honest about known disabilities such as hearing or visual impairment.

Shelter employees and volunteers do a great job in helping you choose a pet that suits your lifestyle. Generally, there are wide varieties of adoptable pets available. Most shelters have dogs and puppies of mixed breed ranging from small large, short hair with softness, and the characters who range from timid lap dogs to high energy running companions. Cats selection can ran from large Maine Coon mixes high energy Siamese mixes, to fluffy mellow Angoras. My local shelter as other adoption services pets such as ferrets, potbelly pigs and goats. Sometimes animals, shelters have purebred available for adoption. (Also, see my article on purebred adoptions).

There are other advantages to adopting an animal from a shelter. Mixed animal may be high healthier and calmer than some purebred animals. Some purebred often have genetic disorders (due to inbreeding). For example, many large breed dogs develop hip dysplasia (a malformation of the hip joint that causes arthritis). Small purebred dogs with pug noses May develop respiratory problems. Disorders associated with specific breeds can be found in mixed breed dogs and cats, but are much less likely occur. Older animals available for adoption from the shelter have developed their personality and it is easier to adopt an animal will good for your household. For example, if you have children, a worker in a shelter you will find animals that are best suited to your home. If you 're single and want a jogging partner, a shelter worker can introduce you to a fellow high energy healthy dog. You may think you want a dog, but after talking with a worker in a shelter, make your lifestyle is more suited to an adult cat. Some shelters provide ongoing benefits, such as vaccination has reduced costs, reduced training costs or provide a list of ancillary services.

If you want to select a wide variety of pets, the best time of year during the spring and early fall which are the breeding seasons. Shelters are inundated with strays. Christmas is a bad time of year to adopt an animal for several reasons, many people adopt at this time of year that the selection will be limited, it is hard on animals (because of lack of routines and chaos that often accompanies the holiday) and is restricting May your travel plans. (See my article on Christmas animal adoption).

For find an adoption center in your area contact the Humane Association in the United States, check with a local veterinarian, or ask questions at a locally owned stores supplies for pets. Each year, the United States destroyed more than 4,000,000 animals company. By adopting an animal from a shelter you save a life. However, please consider the long-term care need, before buying or adopt an animal.

Kate Garvey is a former Vet Tech and animal rights supporter. She teaches Sound Healing Workshops (throughout the US) and treats clients by appointment in the San Diego area. For more information on how you can use sound for optimal health please visit http://www.InstituteOfSoundHealing.com

Kate is also a freelance writer, published author, and the author of several books; "Aging, Death and Euthanasia-A Guide for People with Pets", "Summer Pet Care Tips", and "The Low Risk Guide for Real Estate Investment."

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