Myth #1 -
There is something wrong with the homeless pets available for adoption.
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The Truth is that pets come
into rescue because their owners were unwilling or unable to care for
them for a variety of reasons
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Myth #2 - Adult dogs and
cats cannot form strong loving bonds with their guardians.
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The Truth is that anyone who opens their home and their
heart to an adult pet receives more love than they could ever possibly
imagine
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Myth #3
-Mature pets are impossible to train ... you can't teach an old dog new
tricks
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The Truth is that mature pets actually learn more quickly because
they are more focused and can concentrate better.
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Myth #4 -
Pets that have been neglected or abused do not make safe family pets
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The Truth is that most pets can be rehabilitated
and become deeply devoted to those kind enough to polish up these
'diamonds in the ruff". Reputable rescues never hide known behavior
issues either because they want all adoptions to succeed.
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Myth #5 - It
is kinder to euthanize a disabled pet than to leave the pet in a cage in
a shelter
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The Truth is that pets do not bring our human hangups to the table
and can live full and complete lives ... and their disabilities are
often part of their charm. Disabled pets have interesting and
heartwarming stories that can make it easier to promote them.
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Myth # 6 -
There are not enough homes for all the pets in need, so some must be
killed
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The Truth is that when lifesaving tools such as adoption
incentives, good customer service, user friendly shelter hours and
offsite adoptions are used, it has been proven that the healthy
adoptable pets can find good homes and so do not need to be killed. |
