Save A Shelter Animal’s Life This Holiday Season & Adopt Don’t Shop!

The holiday season is a time for love, generosity, and compassion—and what better way to show it than by giving a shelter animal a second chance at life? It’s important to consider the life-and-death stakes for shelter animals. This year, choose to adopt instead of shop and be a true hero for animals in need.

Every year in the United States, approximately 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized due to overcrowding and lack of resources. This includes about 390,000 dogs and 530,000 cats. While this number has dropped significantly from 2.6 million in 2011 thanks to awareness and adoption efforts, the work is far from over. Every adoption makes a difference, not just for the animal you bring into your home but for the countless others still waiting.

Many people assume that shelters only have mixed breeds, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Purebred dogs are surrendered to shelters every day, from Golden Retrievers to French Bulldogs.

Buying a puppy from a breeder not only fuels the demand for breeding but also takes a home away from a shelter dog who could be euthanized as a result.  Additionally, many breeders prioritize profit over the health and well-being of their animals, leading to heartbreaking cases of neglect, overbreeding, and genetic issues.

Animal rescues play a vital role in saving lives. These organizations pull at-risk animals from shelters, provide them with medical care and training, and place them in foster homes until they find their forever families. By adopting from or donating to rescues, you’re helping to save lives and support a network of compassionate individuals working tirelessly to reduce euthanasia rates in shelters.

This holiday season, skip the breeder and visit your local shelter or rescue. If you’re looking for a specific breed, search online databases like Petfinder or reach out to breed-specific rescues. You’ll be amazed at the incredible animals waiting for a loving home.

Adopting a dog or cat isn’t just saving a life—it’s creating a bond that will bring joy and unconditional love for years to come. Make compassion your gift this holiday season.

Adopt Don’t Shop!

Explore these remarkable animal rescue organizations to find your next beloved fur baby:

Animal Rescue Mission

Eastwood Ranch Foundation 

Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue

Deity Animal Rescue

Love Leo Rescue

K911 ResQ

Real Good Rescue

Ho’ola Dog Rescue