April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. The American Humane Society created Adopt a Dog Month back in 1981 to help raise awareness about dogs stuck in the shelter system. Not long after, pet owners decided there needed to be a day where every pet was celebrated and to help make people aware of the need and benefits of adopting. That is how National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day started!
This day is a reminder for people all over the nation to help an animal that is in a shelter. It also helps people learn more about what it means to adopt a pet and know how having a pet can help them live healthy, fit, and long lives.
You can celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day by doing some of the following:
Visit your nearest animal shelter. Most shelters need items to help care for the animals. You could make a donation and stay to play!
Volunteer at a local shelter and help motivate more people to adopt.
Promote this special day on social media. This will help raise awareness and show people how fun it is to have a pet.
All of my dogs have come from local animal shelters. They are the most loving and appreciative dogs; I wouldn’t trade them for the world! Adopting a pet in need is the best feeling. Giving them a safe home and love they’ve never had before is so worth it.
Next time you are looking to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from your local animal shelter first!
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