There are millions of dogs and cats that sit in shelters waiting for some person to come take them home every day of the week. Care must be taken to also protect pets in yards with fire pits or outdoor fireplaces, pools, and ponds. The Humane Society is similar, they will ask about any other animals you have, they will also have the pet spayed or neutered before they come home with you.

And since these animals have been previously owned, pet shelters can ensure that these pets are safe and have received all of their vaccinations and have been spayed or neutered. Which means that some of these pets never find a second chance for love and a forever home.

There are roughly between 6 and 8 million pets, namely dogs and cats, put into shelters annually. By adopting these pets, which have been left by their owners through no fault of their own, we can save them from being euthanized. Thousands and thousands of puppies are born to stray dogs every year.

When adopting a dog, this is rarely the case. Plus, the amount you pay helps keep the shelter running, so other pets and families can benefit from the shelter’s programs. Humane America Animal Foundation, dba , is a non-profit, tax-deductible 501(c)(3) adoption advertising charity.

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE THAN 100 DOGS AND CATS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION IN THE SPRINGFIELD AREA. Most dogs available for adoption have typically had a difficult start in life. For shelters that have public visiting hours, you will also see their address so you can physically go to that shelter to adopt a pet.