| nternet has created tremendous opportunities for | | | | online. The internet is a wonderful tool for doing |
| pet shelters and adoption agencies. While most of | | | | research and investigation. By all means, if you are |
| them are legitimate and responsible organizations, it is | | | | unsure about the type of animal you might like to |
| highly recommended to research the organization | | | | adopt, do some research online. However, be sure to |
| thoroughly before you consider adopting a new pet | | | | investigate various sources. Do not decide to adopt a |
| from one of them. | | | | certain breed, for instance, based on the information |
| As the internet provides a certain amount of | | | | from a single website. |
| anonymity, it is relatively easy for unsavory breeders | | | | There is one website in particular, that is a leader in |
| or suppliers to create the appearance of legitimacy. A | | | | the online pet adoption industry. They operate based |
| number of stories have been printed recently in the | | | | on high ethical standards and an honest love of |
| press regarding the deceptive techniques used by | | | | animals. It is called petfinder.com, and it is a wonderful |
| animal breeders operating outside the realm of good | | | | organization. They have created a network of |
| conscience. Ensure that you are not supporting the | | | | non-profit animal rescue and adoption agencies, and |
| unethical treatment of animals by supporting these | | | | their site has an abundance of useful and meaningful |
| unscrupulous businesses. | | | | information. They also have a searchable database of |
| If you are serious about pet adoption, be sure to | | | | pet adoption agencies, to help you locate a new pet |
| explore legitimate adoption agencies first. While there | | | | in your community. |
| are countless pet stores both online and offline, it is | | | | Pet adoption is the only reasonable means of |
| not advisable to purchase a new pet from any of | | | | acquiring a new pet. Many of the animals at shelters |
| them. It is no secret that the animals being sold in | | | | are beautiful, healthy animals that are simply in need |
| many stores have been ill-treated and not properly | | | | of a loving home. In order for these animals to be |
| cared for. Based on the reports we have researched, | | | | eligible for adoption, they must receive a health |
| a high percentage of the animals in pet stores tend | | | | inspection by a Veterinarian and they must have all |
| to be extremely unhealthy. | | | | of their vaccinations up to date. Adopting your new |
| The best possible place to start in your search for a | | | | pet from a legitimate adoption agency will save the |
| new pet is your local pet adoption agency. | | | | life of a beautiful animal, and bring years of joy to |
| Alternatively, you can do your preliminary research | | | | you and your family. |