Pledge to Adopt Your Next Pet!

We all love our pets. But if you're thinking about getting your next dog or cat from a pet store, a backyard breeder, or over the internet, adopting a pet from a shelter is a far better choice.

Commercial breeders give priority to profit over the welfare of the animals. Puppy mills usually house dogs in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, stacked up in wire cages without adequate veterinary care, food, water and socialization. Breeding dogs might spend their entire lives crammed inside filthy structures where they never get the chance to feel the sun, breathe fresh air, or be loved.

When you pledge to adopt from a shelter, you're not only helping put these inhumane operations out of business, you're saving a life. In fact, 3.5 million cats and dogs are euthanized every year in the United States.

So take action today, and pledge that your next pet will come from an animal shelter!