Setting the record straight on shelter pets

Shelter pets are devoted creatures who want nothing more than a family to love and a home to call their own.

Sadly though, shelter pets are sometimes misunderstood. Myths about shelter pets suggest they are ‘lesser’ or ‘not as good’ as pets purchased from breeders or pet shops.

We want to set the record straight!

There are many reasons why a shelter pet is the perfect choice for your family, and why adoption is the best option.

Myth #1: Purchasing from a breeder guarantees you’ll get a perfect pet

Pets often end up in shelters through no fault of their own. Their owner may have moved into a nursing home, no longer have the money to care for them, or be dealing with other significant challenges that prevent them from giving their pet the time and care needed.

Shelter pets do need training to help them settle into their new home and routine, but the same goes for any pet, regardless of where they came from.

Myth #2: Shelter pets have health problems

Most dogs and cats up for adoption at shelters are mixed breeds. As a general rule, mixed breeds have fewer genetic health issues and have been known to live longer than their pure-bred counterparts. Of course, a pet’s health status can change over the years.

All pets up for adoption at the Home have been examined by a vet to ensure they are healthy and ready for adoption.

Myth #3: Shelter pets cost too much

Adoption fees help to cover a very small portion of the cost of preparing a pet for adoption. All pets adopted from The Lost Dogs’ Home are microchipped and desexed before they go to their new homes.

Myth #4: Shelters only have older pets, not puppies or kittens

Pets of all ages arrive at shelters, from newborns to seniors, and everything in between. Puppies and kittens are generally adopted very quickly, while adult and senior pets often wait longer to find new homes.

Myth #5: Shelter pets won’t bond with their new family

Shelter pets are equally as loyal and devoted as pets purchased from a breeder or pet shop. In fact, our adopters often say their pets seem to know they’ve been given a second chance at a happy life, and they’re all the more loving for it.

Now that we’ve cleared up some of the common myths about shelter pets, what are you waiting for?! Change a life and adopt a dog or cat today.

For further information or to organise interviews please contact:

Suzana Talevski
T: 03 9321 8719
M: 0436 836 836
E: Suzana.talevski@dogshome.com