ADOPT VS BUY

Adoption is so much more than ‘just a good deed’. It is an act of selflessness and unconditional love to an animal that truly needs help. In fact, there is so much more benefit to working with a responsible rescue group to adopt a pet over buying one from a breeder or pet shop. Here’s why:

TRUE LOVE
A pet shop sells for money and a breeder exploit a mother for their babies.
A rescuer take in a neglected pet, nurse it back to health and sterilize it before finding it a home.

RIGHT INFORMATION
A pet shop markets pets as cheap and easy to care. Some even offer a deal if you buy more than 1!
A rescuer provides accurate information and set realistic expectations to find the most fitting pet for a family.

TRANSPARENCY
A pet shop will never reveal the pet’s heritage nor their medical record. If the pet is sick, they will only say ‘sorry no refund’ and turn you away.
A rescuer will provide the pet’s background and even attend vet visits to discuss their medical history. If the pet is sick, they will support you to seek medical treatment.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Buying a pet supports a cruel pet trading industry that exploits animals for profit. Unwanted pets end up in shelters and may face euthanasia.
Adopting a pet saves a life and help shelters make space for more to be saved. Your action will positively influence others to help more animals.

Thousands of animals are waiting to be saved in a shelter near you. Adoption IS the solution to end homelessness in the animals we create. If you have the capacity to help a rescued animal, please contact your local shelters or rescue organizations today.