October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, so we're sharing facts you should know about adopting a rescue or shelter pet. Check out the photo gallery here.
From an article on Vetstreet.com, here are 7 things that you should know about pet adoption:
- Make Sure You're Ready for a New Dog
- Do Your Research
- Don't Fall for Shelter Pet Myths
- Consider Bringing Home a Senior Dog
- Fostering a Pet Is Another Option
- You Can Adopt Purebred Dogs
- Adopting a Pet Can Change Your Life