ALL ABOUT DOGS and CATS   Resource Center for Canine & Feline Lovers
puppy and kitten
Over 7 million adoptable dogs & cats are killed each year due mainly to
overpopulation!  25-30% of dogs in animal shelters are purebred. The other
70-75% are lovable, wonderful mixed-breed pets, just waiting for a chance to be
your perfect new friend.

If you have your heart set on a specific breed, before you check out a dog or cat
breeder, why not adopt a pet from an animal shelter or dog breed rescue
organization or purebred cat recue? Breed rescues are groups that specialize in a
particular breed of dog or cat.

Animal shelters and pet rescues are not filled with dog or cats that were discarded
because they're "bad". Shelter pets for adoption are wonderful companions who
became the unfortunate victims of family tragedy, unlucky circumstances,
irresponsible owners or pet breeding farms (see Puppy Mills)

Many backyard dog breeders and pet stores who supply the majority of
"purebreds" simply are selling inbred pets without care for preventing genetic
problems (See Puppy Mills)

Mixed breed pets have less inbreeding, generally less inherited genetic disease,
and therefore overall lower vet bills and happier pets! The best place to find a
mixed breed dog or cat is at an SPCA, a humane society or an animal shelter.

In order to help people make good choices when they adopt a dog or cat, most
humane societies, SPCAs and pet rescues provide adoption counseling to help
match the pet for adoption to the prospective new "parent".
RESCUE
Ode to the Animal Shelters  
by Rae Palmer
A CD dedicated to animal lovers and
their pets. The primary goal of this
project is to raise funds to help animal
shelters and other related groups to
continue the meaningful work they are
doing in saving those who cannot
speak for themselves.
More Info and Purchase details
DOGSNOSE.ORG
A WEBSITE FOR DOG LOVERS WHO WISH TO HELP CANINE RESCUES
Bringing a people-for-rescues interface to find dog lovers willing to help canine
rescues and welfare bodies, both locally and further afield.
Help shelter dogs and puppies through Save a Dog on Facebook
Help shelter cats and kittens through Save a Cat on Facebook