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August 12 Is Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Day!
Posted by:
jn on
August 7, 2009 at
1:13PM MT
 To promote awareness of adopting special-needs pets or those with special characteristics, Petfinder.Com is dedicating August 12 as Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Day. Shelters across the nation are participating in the event to spread awareness that special-needs pets are every bit deserving of a loving home. Pets with the following characteristics are often overlooked by potential adopters, but adopters may not realize that most, if not all of these special-needs pets make wonderful additions to your family. * Senior/older pets - They are already house-broken, more mellow and less likely to require training. If you've ever owned a senior pet, you understand the pet has given you years of love and companionship, we need to repay the kindness by giving them wonderful opportunities to live out their senior years. * Medical problems - Most medical problems can be managed with prompt veterinary care and followup. Many conditions are easily, and cost-effectively treatable with no recurring health complications. * Breed prejudice - Less popular breeds tend to be overlooked, "mutt" breeds often turn out to be the most friendly, most loyal to your family. * Shyness/not socially adjusted - Keep in mind, shyness is easily overcome with dedication to providing a comfortable and secure environment, bonding and attention to the pet's needs. Also remember many pets are shy simply due to being held in an animal shelter environment. * Physical problems such as deafness, blindness or physical deformities - Such limitations do not affect a pet's behavior and willingness for play, activity and bonding as long as you provide a safe environment, make slight adjustments in the environment to accommodate their needs. Other stigmas that affect overlooked pets in shelters include large dogs, black cats, FIV+ cats, or even pets with different coat textures! Large dogs make great companions (if you have adequate space), black cats have personalities that are just as friendly and loving as other cats, and FIV+ cats can lead long, happy and healthy lives providing they are spayed or neutered, receive regular veterinary care and you are keen to their health needs. Help change the stigma affecting these shelter pets, consider adopting a less-fortunate or special-needs pet. The love and rewards you'll receive in return will amaze you!
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