Five Reasons to Adopt a Pet

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It's National Love Your Pet Day so it's just appropriate to talk about pets and adopting today! :)

Save a life.
You're giving another chance.  Dogs go to the shelter for various reasons but did you know that in LA, nearly 50% of pets that go to shelters are euthanized (source)? Cats' stats were worse. :( Almost shed a tear when I saw the stats, to be honest. 

A new best friend.
Adopted pets are very grateful. Shower them with love and in return, you'll have someone who will listen to you anytime of the day and who will welcome you home everyday the same way as they did the first time you left them at home. If I were single and had my own place, I could not imagine coming home to an empty apartment. Everyday, I look forward to the barking by the door and the wiggly tails...even if I was gone for 3 minutes to throw the trash out.

Someone to keep you grounded.
After adopting Fox, I've always had reality checks. Almost everyday, before I plan something or say yes to invites, I always consider my dogs. Even though I want to celebrate the little successes in life by going out somewhere, I always plan it around our routine so I don't mess up their lives, literally. Also, I think there is nothing like picking up dog poop to make you feel grounded. I literally pick up shit everyday now. 

Your life will change for the better.
I have become a lot nicer, friendlier, understanding and patient because of Fox and Chippy. My dogs are bark-y dogs. They're not very good at socializing...even with each other (they're getting there though). They bark at other dogs and people. They are both adopted and have gone through things that we have no idea about and the only thing we can do about this is train them not be crazy dogs. In a way, this has taught me to not judge people for the way they are rightaway because like that one quote picture on Pinterest says: Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle (source).

You deserve to be healthier and happier.
Even the worst people deserve to be happy and healthy. Studies have found that pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets (source). Based on experience, I think this is very true. I had some pretty dark days when I became unemployed and having Fox next to me all the time saved my sanity. At some point, he became my shopping buddy (thanks to places that allow dogs) because I can't leave him alone at home without feeling bad. 

19 comments:

  1. I wish everyone who could would adopt a pet. They really bring so much happiness to your life. I could not imagine life without my cat.

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  2. This is so sweet! We currently are fostering a dog to keep her from the pound and I'm not exactly looking for a new home for her (the hubs doesn't know!). She just fits right in with our family! I'd be lost without my furbabies!

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  3. Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes! I have two adopted dogs and they are the loves of my life.

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  4. I LOVE this! My babes are both adopted! This is such a great post
    Sarah
    coffeeandglitter14.blogspot.com

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  5. Yes, everyone needs to adopt!

    http://mimiandchichi.com/

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  6. Thanks for posting this. Adoption is often over looked, but there are so many pure-bred dogs at the pounds!


    -Anastasia Ivy

    http://ivyoverjoyed.blogspot.com/

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    1. So true! We once saw a ten-year-old pomeranian who was the sweetest, gentlest puppy. We can't keep him though because Fox is too high-strung for him. I'm sure he got adopted though :)

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  7. I so wish I had realized it was National Pet Day sooner! Your post is perfect! We adopted our dog, Linux, 4 years ago, and he is truly our baby! I cannot imagine life without him! I wish more people would adopt!

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  8. Heeey! Thank you for the blog love! <3 I've been "following" Fox since you adopted him! I find his butterfly ears interesting!

    P.S. Can't wait to see you, guys!

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    1. Aww thanks! His ears did not fringe that much this winter but they still look big and interesting ;)

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  9. Love this! And they are so cute <3

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  10. I rescued my dog Lexi from the RSPCA about 2 years ago now, she had been abused and was petrified of men and was found wandering the streets. She has bought so much love and happiness into our home and even though she still needs a lot of work and nurturing and is still scared of some people, I hope that soon she wont remember any of her past and will only know the love and kindness we have given to her. We've given her a new life really xx

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  11. My boyfriend and I just adopted a kitten- We named him Roland and He is such a fun little guy! Adopting is totally the way to go!

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    1. YES, thank you for saving an awesome creature! <3

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    2. How unfortunate that she named her kitten after my husband's name. Hahaha!

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    3. Unfortunate for the kitten, right? Hahaha! JK JK! :D

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  12. I have a dog that I rescued and he is such a good dog and so lovable! I do not know why someone turned him in, but I am glad they did because we do a lot of fun things together.

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