Compare And Contrast Essay On Buying A Pet Vs Pet Adoption

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Why You Should Adopt a Pet vs. Buying a Pet

I. Introduction A. Did you know that each year almost 3 million adoptable dogs, and cats are euthanized because of over population in shelters. Not enough people consider pet adoption when purchasing a pet. This is according to the Humane society.org website.

II. B. When you purchase a dog or cat from a pet store, you are supporting animal mills, which are known for overbreeding, and inhumane living conditions for the animals. By adopting a pet, your are helping to reduce the population of unwanted animals.

C. I have personally seen the result of puppy mills. I have witnessed the horrible condition that the animals are in when they come to a shelter, after being rescued …show more content…

Most females are killed once they are no longer able to produce puppies. These facts are according to Vet Street. com website. III. Next I will speak on the over-population of Animals.

A. Pet overpopulation is a serious problem. Animal shelters become overcrowded and are unable to care for the millions of homeless pets in the United States. Sadly, not enough people adopt their pets from shelters to help ease the crowding. In many cases, homeless animals often live a sad, lonely, hard life out in the streets trying to survive on their own. Unfortunately, innocent animals are euthanized due to overcrowding. This is according to paws.org website. B. 1. There are too many puppies and kittens being born who are unwanted. 2. Sometimes people let their dogs and cats have babies and then can't find homes for all of them. Sometimes homeless animals wandering the streets have babies. Since they do not have a home, there are no people to take care of them. 3. Pets get lost. If they don't have proper identification, like a collar with an ID tag, they can't be returned …show more content…

Buying a pet can easily cost $500 to $1,000 or more. Adoption costs range from $50 to $200, depending on whether the pet comes from the city shelter or a rescue group that has spent money on boarding, vets and grooming. This is according to Best Friends.org website.

V. Conclusion

A. In conclusion, by adopting a pet, you are helping to save a life. You are also saying no to breeders, and animal mills, who profit from these animals. Breeders don’t take into consideration the animals well being, according to Peta.org website.

B. Today I spoke to you about the overpopulation of animals, the inhumane conditions of animal mills, and how it can benefit your wallet to adopt a pet, over buying one.

C. I urge anyone that considers owning a pet to adopt one from a shelter. You are giving an abused, mistreated, or neglected animal a second chance. If you are not in the market for a pet, I would urge you make a difference by volunteering at an animal shelter. There are usually too many animals, and not enough staff, or volunteers to give these poor animals the affection they deserve. These animals need love, and attention while they await their forever home. Trust me, not only will the animals benefit, but so will you. Adopt, don’t

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