Unsure about whether to adopt a shelter animal or buy one? Read on!
1) You'll save a life! Unfortunately because of the huge amount of stray and abandoned animals, shelters are often forced to make hard decisions about who lives and who dies. Adopting an animal from a shelter means that you are making a previously miserable animal a very happy one; you are saving a life; and you are making room in the shelter so that they can help one other animal! |
2) You'll get a healthy pet! Our shelter is brimming with happy, healthy dogs just waiting for someone to love them and take them home. While we may not always know where are animals come from, we always make sure that our animals are healthy, have a good temperament and are suitable for the families adopting them. You can be assured that the animal you are adopting has all it's vaccinations, has been de-wormed and has been treated for ticks and fleas. |
3) You'll save money! Even though our adoption fees might sound like a lot, if you consider the cost of what it includes you will realize just how much money you will be saving by adopting an animal from a shelter! Shelter animal Bought animal* Spay / neuter Between 1,500 and 3,500Mtn About 9,000Mtn Vaccinations 300Mtn (general and rabies) 900 (general and rabies) De-worming 100Mtn 350Mtn Medical booklet 100Mtn 750Mtn Tick / flea treatment Free 900Mtn Nail trimming Free 700Mtn TOTAL Between 2,000 and 4,000Mtn 12,600Mtn * NOTE: These prices are based on averages of the vets around Maputo and may vary from vet to vet. |
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4) You'll feel better - medically!
Pets have a way of putting a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Not only do animals give you unconditional love, but they have been shown to be psychologically, emotionally, and physically beneficial. Put simply, pets aren't just good friends, they're also good medicine and can improve a person's well-being in many ways.
5) You won't be supporting puppy mills!
By adopting instead of buying a pet, you can be certain you aren't supporting cruel puppy mills with your money. Puppy mills will continue to operate until people stop purchasing their dogs. Instead of buying a dog, visit your local shelter where you will likely to find dozens of healthy, well-socialized puppies and adult dogs just waiting for that special home—yours.
Pets have a way of putting a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Not only do animals give you unconditional love, but they have been shown to be psychologically, emotionally, and physically beneficial. Put simply, pets aren't just good friends, they're also good medicine and can improve a person's well-being in many ways.
5) You won't be supporting puppy mills!
By adopting instead of buying a pet, you can be certain you aren't supporting cruel puppy mills with your money. Puppy mills will continue to operate until people stop purchasing their dogs. Instead of buying a dog, visit your local shelter where you will likely to find dozens of healthy, well-socialized puppies and adult dogs just waiting for that special home—yours.
6) They make fantastic companions! Some have never had a home, others were abandoned or surrendered by their previous owners. Some are the victims of divorce, illness, allergies, a new baby, inexperienced owners, a move that didn't include them, and many other reasons.But most shelter pets are loving animals who are grateful to have a second chance at a happy life. They can and do bond with their new owners, and become the most devoted and loving of family pets. |