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Don't Shop, ADOPT!

Millions of pets are waiting for homes across the county, why breed or buy while these pets die?

450 dogs and cats are destroyed each HOUR in the U.S. because there are not enough homes for them! That is one pet killed every 6.5 seconds. 

Don't forget breed rescue organizations if you are looking for a particular cat or dog, but remember mixes are simply the best!   

Use Google or Yahoo to search for a breed rescue in your area.  Just search for the breed and be sure to include the word rescue and your city or state.

 

Here are just a few of the many, many links to adopt a new best friend!

Petfinder

Hearts United for Animals

Golden Retriever rescues (by state)

Various Illinois Shelters/Organizations

 

Warrick Humane Society - Newburgh IN (near Evansville)

Vanderburgh Humane Society - Evansville IN

Humane Society of Central Illinois

Humane Society of Southern Illinois - Carbondale IL

Golden Retriever Rescue - St. Louis MO

Community Animal Rescue and Education - Carterville IL

Champaign County Humane Society - Champaign IL

Distance of some rescue organizations may not matter if they adopt out of their area.  Many organizations have friends that can access the Canine or Feline Underground Railroads to get a pet to its new home!


Why Adopt?

Senior Dog Project

Top 10 reasons to adopt

Right reasons to adopt

Why adopt a shelter pet

 

Please save a life!!

There is NEVER a reason to buy a pet when millions are longing to share their lives with you.