Pets bring joy, love, and companionship to our lives. Whether you're considering a dog, cat, rabbit, or other pet, deciding to add a new member to your family is an important one. One of the most crucial choices you'll make in this process is where to get your new pet from. Here comes the movement” Adopt, Don't Shop “in pictures, a plea to adopt from shelters and shelters instead of buying pets from breeders or pet stores.

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The over population crisis

One of the biggest issues that the “Adopt, Don't Shop” movement is trying to address is the over-population of pets. Every year, millions of animals end up in shelters around the world. Many of these animals are found on the street, abandoned, or can no longer be cared for by their owners. Unfortunately, not all animals find a new home in shelters, and this leads to many healthy and loving animals being euthanized.

By adopting instead of buying, you give an animal a second chance at a happy life. You directly help to reduce the overpopulation and reduce the number of euthanasia. In addition, you create space in the shelter, so that more animals can be cared for and helped.

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