If you are concerned about the background of shelter animals, don’t worry. Most shelters screen the animal for health and temperament prior to putting up for an adoption and they make every effort to collect history of the animal. Shelter staff can also answer questions about the dog you are interested in.
You should be able to find your local animal shelter in Yellow Pages under “animal shelter” or “humane society.” You can also use websites like 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com, Petfinder and Pets911.
And remember, by adopting a dog from a shelter, you are saving a precious life. Unless the shelter has “no-kill” policy, about half of the animals in shelters in the United States are euthanized each year simply because there are not enough homes for them.
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