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Animals need our help
Animals need our help
DID YOU KNOW that dog and cat shelter adoption rates are decreasing? In 2017-2018, 44% of dogs were adopted from shelters, while the rest were purchased elsewhere. But in 2019-2020, this figure dropped to 39%. Cat adoption rates are also decreasing, from 47% to 43% in the same study. About 920,000 dogs and cats were euthanized in shelters in 2020.
Girl Scout Troop 3759 wants to help these animals get adopted, and prevent their surrender.
Why should I adopt, instead of buying an animal?
Why should I adopt, instead of buying an animal?
Why should I adopt? You can save a life!
Worried about behavior? About 75% of dogs are surrendered due to human circumstances, and no fault of their own.
Want a purebred? One fourth of dogs in shelters are purebred.
Want a puppy/kitten? 42% of dog adoptions are puppies, and 50% of cat adoptions are kittens.
Want an easier dog? Most adult dogs in shelters are already house trained and know basic commands.
Puppies are so cute! Why should I consider an older dog?
Puppies are so cute! Why should I consider an older dog?
Puppies are a lot of work! It takes a lot of time and energy to raise a puppy. Older dogs take a little less work than puppies, and many already know basic commands.
Check out this helpful video: Puppies vs. Adult Dogs - Which to Adopt?
What if I need help with my pet?
What if I need help with my pet?
Resources near Union County, NC:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Pet food bank
Common Heart Food Pantry - Pet food bank
Humane Society of Union County - Low cost spay/neuter clinic
Humane Society of Charlotte - Low cost spay/neuter clinic
Spay Neuter Clinic of the Carolinas - Low cost spay/neuter clinic
CMPD Animal Control - Spay/Neuter Services
Brown Creek Animal Hospital - Serving eastern Union County
Vet-Rec - Veterinary Rehabilitation
I can't adopt a pet. How else can I help?
I can't adopt a pet. How else can I help?
Check out your local humane society or rescue organization. They are always in need of donations and volunteers:
Your local food pantry may take donations of pet food. Families experiencing food insecurity need help feeding their pets:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina - Pet food bank
Common Heart Food Pantry - Pet food bank
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