ADOPT A HOMELESS

PET

By Melanie Quintana

Why ? It will save an animal's life

30-60% of pets entering a shelter will be euthanized 25% of pet dogs put to sleep in animal shelters are purebred 4-10 million pet dogs and cats are euthanized yearly

Less expensive Puppy mills promote profit

They're already spayed or neutered They have their shots They're usually house trained It will change your life It will change the animal's life The love you give comes back to you You'll get a new best friend

How ? Search online websites for animals

available in local shelters Walk through the shelter and visit with

the animals The right fit – personality & lifestyle Complete application Interview Adopt

Ugly Bat Boy or “Ugs”

Where ? Humane Society of Utah

4242 S. 300 W.

Murray, UT 84107

801-261-2919

www.Utahhumane.org

Black Friday – all animals 50% or more black will be half price

Donate: Online or by mail. Donate a car, truck, boat, aircraft, yacht or RV

 

Utah Animal Adoption Center1955 N Redwood Rd

Salt Lake City UT 84116

801-355-PETS

www.Utahanimaladoptioncenter.org

Donate: Online through Paws For a Cause;

in person at Beans & Brews, The Dog’s Meow; or by mail

 

Pet Samaritan Fund 3802 S. Sunnydale Dr.

Salt Lake City, UT 84109 (Office Only)

Phone: 801-277-9263 or 801-870-9093

www.petsamaritan.com

Donate: Online through The Network For Good or by mail

Sources

www.Utahhumane.org

www.Utahanimaladoptioncenter.org

www.petsamaritan.com

AssociateContent.com: Article - Top 10 Reasons to Adopt from an Animal Shelter

Allcreatures.org: Article - Animals in Print, April 15, 2002

Me and my kitty Neo

Questions?