10 Reasons to adopt a pet

Are you thinking about having a pet? Today on our blog we give you 10 reasons to adopt an animal:

1. First of all, you are saving a life. Sometimes, irresponsible people abandon their animals and there is not room for everyone in shelters. By adopting them, you will be giving them a second chance, and not only to the one you adopt, but you are leaving a free place so that another can be cared for and saved.
2. If you are thinking about a specific breed and you only want that one, take a look at shelters and shelters. There are many more breeds than you might believe. And if you want a mixed breed, you will find thousands of combinations that will help you find your ideal dog or cat.
3. The personal satisfaction of giving a new life to a living being is another reason to adopt an animal. It is very gratifying to know that you have managed to improve the life of an animal.
4. It is much cheaper to adopt an animal than to buy it from a store or breeder. In most cases, you will only have to pay the veterinary and chip costs, if necessary.
5. Having a pet helps your happiness, alleviate loneliness, do more physical exercise and, ultimately, be in a better mood.
6. You help reduce overpopulation . Unfortunately, there are more animals than people want to keep with them. By adopting an animal, you define your position of love for them and avoid breeding only for profit.
7. They are the most grateful . Some people tell us that their adopted pets have shown immense love and loyalty towards their owners. We assume that going through a traumatic experience makes them even more grateful for being adopted.
8. You can choose the age . Some people with mobility problems or simply older people prefer an adult dog or cat rather than a restless puppy that runs around incessantly. By adopting you will find animals of the age that best suits your lifestyle.
9. You promote the culture of adoption : when you tell your friends and acquaintances how good you are with that animal you rescued, you are promoting among other people an option that perhaps they had not considered.
10. You will set an example for the little ones . Whether they are children, nephews or any other relationship, you will be setting a good example to the children around you with your actions.

Can you think of more reasons? For sure yes! We want to know them and tell us about them in the comments.