42 Adopt a Pet
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Owning a Pet
Pets are loyal companions and can benefit their owners in
a number of ways. Apart from being a companion and
playmate, a pet brings joy and relaxation to its owner.
Hillary Johnson, a renowned psychologist, in her article "A
Pet is the Best Medicine," states that a pet can benefit its
owner both emotionally and psychologically. She says that
pets have the ability to reduce an diety and contribute to
the overall well-being of their owners.
Animal Shelters and Rescue Organizations
In the United States, thousands of animals, especially dogs
and cats, end up in animal shelters every year, and the
numbers are increasing every day because most people
prefer buying pets from breeders to adopting from
Shelters or rescue organizations. Animal shelters are full of
pets who are either lost or have been abandoned by their
owners. Even though shelters and rescue organizations
provide care for animals, the animals crave love and are in
desperate need of a home and a family
Adopting Pets Saves Money and Time
Adopting a pet from an animal shelter is cheaper, or
sometimes free, as opposed to buying one from a pet
shop. Most animal shelters contain pets that have already
been vaccinated and house trained. Pets that have lost
their homes in the past are usually aware of the basic
commands and do not require extensive training
Moreover, there are organizations such as the Shelter Pet
Project that focus mainly on promoting animal adoption