PETS
October 24, 2009 The month of October is Adopt-a-Dog Month.
To help celebrate the occasion, check out this list from the American Humane Association – the Top Ten Reasons To Adopt A Dog From Your local animal shelter or animal rescue group.
Number ten on the list - You'll never have to sweep your kitchen floor again.
Reason number nine - Dogs can help you live longer by reducing stress and adding laughter to your life. Whether you just take them for a walk, play fetch, or spend quiet time petting them, a dog in your life can make everyday a better day.
Number eight - Dog kisses make the best alarm clock.
Number seven - When you return home, your dog will greet you as if you're the best thing that happened to it all day!
Reason number six - Having a dog as part of your family will help teach your children about respect for, and kindness toward, animals.
Number five - You'll always have a best friend and a sympathetic ear. Dogs are great listeners and are always there when you need to lean on them.
Number four - You'll never sleep alone and dogs are great for warming up beds on cold winter nights.
Number three - Dogs make you look smart. Take time to teach them a few tricks and you'll be able to impress your friends and family with your training genius.
Reason number two - Dogs are a well-spring of knowledge. They teach their owners a thing or two about loyalty, unconditional love, devotion, obedience, respect, patience, and forgiveness!
And finally, the number one reason for adopting a dog from your local animal shelter is - You can be a hero AND gain a friend for life when you adopt a homeless dog into a loving family.
Every day of the year, you can find great dogs at your local animal shelter, just waiting for a good home and a loving owner.
So remember that October is Adopt-A-Dog Month.
It's a good time to visit an animal shelter or animal rescue group near you and find a friend for life, when you're speaking of pets.
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