Think You Can’t Find the Perfect Dog at a Shelter? Think Again
Visiting your local humane society or animal shelter can be emotional, especially as you pass kennel after kennel filled with the hopeful faces of rescue dogs waiting for adoption. You’ll see big dogs, small dogs, senior dogs, puppies, and dogs from every breed group. While it is difficult to accept that you can’t bring every hopeful dog home, it’s important to remember that adopting even one dog can make a big difference.
@humanebroward So many hopeful faces 🥺 They’re patiently waiting for their forever families 💔 Could that be you? Their names are Rocket, Estrelita, Selina, Seagull, Scooter, King, Cardamon, Pearce, Pumpernickel, and Hercules ❤️ If you are unable to adopt, please share their post 🙏And consider donating to their care ❤️ Your donations help keep these sweet pups safe while they wait for their forever homes. To adopt one of our loving pets, please complete the pre-adoption application at www.humanebroward.comand then stop by the Humane Society of Broward County. The shelter is located at 2070 Griffin Road in Fort Lauderdale and opens at 11 a.m. If you have questions call 954-989-3977 ext. 6. Please consider fostering! Fostering saves lives 🙏The link to foster is in our bio. #rescuedog #shelterdog #adoptme #adoptdontshop #dogsofinstagram #florida #fortlauderdale #dogstagram #doglover #retriever #dogsoftheday #dogrescue #dog #instadog #instadaily #bullybreed #americanbulldog #pittie #bulldog #germanshepherd #pittiesofinstagram #bulldogsofinstagram #americanbully #saddog #instapet #please #pleasehelp #mutt #muttsofinstagram ♬ original sound – Humane Society Broward County
The Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, shared this TikTok, showing the huge variety of dogs waiting at their shelter. While lots of people say they “can’t” adopt a dog because they’re looking for something specific, this video shows that there are so many options at the shelter that there is almost certainly a rescue dog for everyone. And how could you say no to those faces? Each of these sweet dogs is just looking for a chance to show someone how much love they can give.
How To Make a Difference For Shelter Dogs Everywhere
More than 3 million dogs enter the US shelter system annually, and of those, more than 300,000 are euthanized, but they don’t have to be. According to Best Friends Animal Society, shelter animal euthanasia could be almost entirely eradicated if just 6% more people chose to adopt instead of buying dogs from breeders.
Despite the belief that you will get exactly what you want in a dog when you buy one from a breeder, there are no guarantees. Dogs purchased from breeders can be unpredictable, may look different from your expectations, or may behave very differently from other dogs of its breed. Unfortunately, many dogs in shelters were once purchased from breeders and either didn’t live up to expectations or were simply too much work for their owners.
While adopting one dog might not seem like enough to counteract the nationwide pet overpopulation crisis, it makes a bigger difference than you think. When you consider that you are one of millions choosing to adopt, you realize you are part of a bigger movement. By adopting a dog, you not only contribute to the lifesaving efforts of animal rescue but can also encourage others to adopt pets themselves and become an advocate for choosing to adopt rather than buy.
If you’ve been considering adding a furry companion to your home, choose to adopt a dog rather than buying one from a breeder and become part of the solution.
