Dog adoption is only one way in which you can support your local humane society. Other things that you can do include volunteering your time and helping out at the shelter or at a fundraising event. You can also donate money to help support the humane society’s mission. You can even donate supplies such as cat food, cat litter, dog food, pet toys, and more. If you are looking for a new companion, dog adoption is a great way to support your local humane society while finding a new pet.

How You Help the Dog

You are giving the dog a home. This is a thousand times better than living in an animal shelter. Many humane societies have to euthanize animals that have been there too long. They do this so that they can help other animals. If your humane society has this policy, then you are saving the dog’s life.

How You Help the Humane Society

When you adopt a dog, you are helping your humane society in a variety of ways. First, you are taking a dog out of the shelter. This means that the humane society has the space to help one more dog. Second, you usually pay an adoption fee. This fee helps the humane society provide valuable services. For example, many humane societies will spay and neuter their animals before adoption (or after in the case of puppies and kittens), and this cost is included in your adoption fee.

How You Help Your Town

Last but not least, you are helping your town when you adopt a dog. When you free up space at the shelter, this allows them to get one more dog off the street. Fewer stray dogs mean fewer problems caused by strays, such as car accidents. The fewer unwanted animals in your town the better it is for everyone. When you complete the dog adoption process, you are helping to reduce the number of strays in your community.

As you can see, adopting a dog helps more than just the dog you adopt—it benefits your community as a whole.