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  2. Pet adoption - Wikipedia

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    Pet adoption is the process of transferring responsibility for a pet that ... from Atlantic Canada. ... in 1998 found that the main reasons for pets being ...

  3. 32 reasons to adopt a cat - AOL

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    Adopting a cat not only saves a life but enriches the life of the adopter. Cats bring us joy, laughter, comfort, companionship, and so much more.

  4. 5 Heartwarming Reasons to Adopt a Mutt Dog From Your Local ...

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    2. Lower Adoption Fees. Adopting a mixed-breed dog from a shelter is often much more affordable than buying a purebred from a breeder. Shelters typically charge a modest fee that covers ...

  5. 50 Proud Pet Owners Share The Delightful Pets They ... - AOL

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    The Best Friends Animal Society claims that if 6% more Americans adopted pets rather than bought them from breeders or pet stores, no more dogs or cats would have to be put to sleep in shelters.

  6. Overpopulation of domestic pets - Wikipedia

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    According to ASPCA [18] the two other major reasons for relinquishment, other than behavioral problems with the pet, are family situations and housing issues. Of these pets that are being "re-homed", ASPCA provides statistics showing 37% of these pets are re-homed with a friend or family member. Shelters become the new "home" for 36% of ...

  7. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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    The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is a non-profit animal welfare organization which advocates for animal protection legislation, operates animal shelters, and runs educational workshops and public awareness programs throughout British Columbia, Canada.

  8. 32 reasons to foster a pet - AOL

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    The cost of ownership is one of the main reasons that animals are needing to be rehomed, according to vet charity PDSA, and vet fees are a large proportion of this even with the best pet insurance.

  9. Animal shelter - Wikipedia

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    Stray, lost or abandoned pets picked up off the streets are usually transported to the local animal shelter, or pound. Uncomplicated stray cases are usually kept for a period of time, called stray hold. After the holding period, an animal is considered forfeited by its owner, and may become available for adoption.