Abbey Schimpf- MWA 2

Who doesn’t like dogs? And what dogs don’t like people? Dogs are man’s best friends, and I think it’s a pretty good guess to say that makes man dog’s best friend. So then why should this perfect pair be kept apart? The best way to bring them together is by having humans adopt dogs from shelters! There are so many dogs available for adoption and so many humans that have the opportunity to make them a part of their family and bring the pups home. Also, there are countless benefits to adopting dogs, which is why more people should do it. I think the most significant reason, though, is that pet adoption positively affects so many different parts of the decision. It improves the lives of the owners, it saves the lives of the adopted dogs, and it saves money and time for the owners too! Dogs are a wonderful addition to your home. Spending just fifteen or thirty minutes with your lovable pet will dramatically increase your mood, but of course you’d want to spend more time! You’ll bell less stressed and feel happier, which increases your brain’s levels of dopamine and serotonin, neurotransmitters associated with pleasure. Dogs also keep owners healthy and active! They need daily exercise, so you’ll be more active and physically healthy if you have a dog. More benefits for the dog owners include, built in house protection, they help their humans recover from illness quicker, and they’re always there for you. But adopting a dog will not just benefit the humans. You’ll also be saving your new dog’s life. About 2.7 million adoptable pets get euthanized due to overpopulation in shelters. There are so many cats and dogs ready to get a home and a family, but not enough people come consider adoption! We could make such a difference in these animals’ lives by adopting animals from a shelter. And when a dog or a cat in a shelter gets adopted, that spot is opened for another animal who needs help. It also costs less to adopt than it does to get a new puppy from a breeder. That is definitely a benefit for both the owner and the pup, because some of the saved money can go towards treats! And speaking of puppies from breeders, those little guys definitely have to be house trained, neutered or spayed, and vaccinated. Dogs that you adopt from the shelter are typically fully grown and pre-owned, so your home will thank you when there aren’t puppy pee stains all over the place, and your wallet will thank you when you don’t have to pay for procedures and medications. No matter what though, all dogs are a wonderful addition to a home, and anyone would greatly benefit by having a dog in their life!