Friday, July 27, 2012

Benefits of Adopting an Adult Pet: Guest Post by Valerie Lee Veltre

Valerie Lee Beltre wrote her children's book Moo Kitty Finds a Home after she rescued the real Moo Kitty. In this guest post, reprinted with permission, she speaks to the importance of adopting adult animals as pets.

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Benefits of adopting an adult pet
reprinted with permission from Moo Kitty Finds a Home © 12/11

If you are considering getting a new pet, don't automatically decide to buy from a breeder or pet store. Consider adopting from a local shelter.

Some of the unique advantages of mature cats and dogs are:

* What you see is what you get. You can judge the animal's temperament ahead of time.
    - You know pretty well what you're getting with a grown cat's or    
      dog's-activity level, sociability and health.
    - Given time in a loving environment, a grown cat forms just as
      tight a bond with his new people as any kitten can.
    - Most kittens and pups are cute, cuddly, and passive--some will
      grow up and stay that way, and others will grow up to be little
      terrors.
    - An adult animal's personality is pretty much set, giving you a
      better handle on how well he'll fit into your household and
      whether or not she'll get along with any other pets.

* Less expensive. The cost of adopting a pet at an animal shelter is usually inexpensive compared to buying one from a breeder or pet store since they have already been neutered, wormed and vaccinated.

* Already trained. You don't have to go through the demanding stages of training a new kitten or puppy. Raising and training kittens and puppies require a lot of time and know-how.

* An adult animal is likely to be socialized to be around people and other animals.

* The animal will be litter/house trained.

* It will be less likely to engage in destructive behaviors.

* Adult animals are more sedate, making them a practical choice for the elderly and families with children.

* An adult animal can be left alone for longer periods of time than a kitten or puppy when needed.

More tips can be found in Moo Kitty Finds a Home and at mookittyfindsahome.com.

1 comment:

  1. I really appreciate people who has the heart of adopting pets who has no home.

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