Why adopt a pet?Decause you'll save a life.
All animals at a rescue shelter deserve a second chance. They have been lost, given up, or abandoned. They are all unwanted and helpless in their situation. Your adoption provides a new life in a loving home when you choose to adopt a pet rather than shop from a breeder.
Learn more about the Top 10 Reasons to Adopt from an Animal Shelter on the Helping Hands Humane Society website.
Planning to Adopt a Pet?
Planning to Adopt a Pet?
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