Nearly every animal who ends up in a shelter kennel represents one (or more) cold-hearted person(s) who made one (or more) poor choices. The events leading to an animal's incarceration are not a reflection of the animal's worth as a family pet and loyal companion. It is a reflection of the person who abandoned their commitment. Can you even imagine having a crappy home one day and no home the next day? You wouldn't move without accomodating your children but some people do.
Shelters screen and test all animals before classifying them as "adoptable" while breeders "sell" animals to buyers based on astetics and ability to "show well".
Please consider adopting and rescuing one of the many healthy animals quickly losing hope in puppy-prison and doggy death row. Remember each of these orphaned creatures is depending on a random stranger who will rescue them, love them and protect them. That random stranger can be you! Give the gift of life; give the gift of second chances and new beginnings.
San Jose Animal Care & Services Center SJACS
2750 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 578-PAWS | (408) 578-PAWS
Silicon Valley Animal Community Center HSSV
So you want to help? Great! You need not become a full-fledged shelter volunteer, kennel attendant or super fundraiser. Start by being the best pet parent you can be.
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