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Here’s why Shelter Dogs Make Great Pets

January 4, 2016 by Mary Telesz

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Every dog deserves to be in a loving and devoted home. But many wait way too long, even years, for their forever home. The pets that reside in shelters are not inferior or defective; in fact they have a lot to offer their human counterparts with regard to love, companionship, and affection. Here are some reasons to take the time to check out your local animal shelter and get to know the residents. Who knows, one of them may find their way into your heart!

1. You may find the “pet of your dreams”: Shelters offer a wide variety of dogs, of every age, and in every breed imaginable. Pure-bred dogs are not immune from ending up in shelters, and neither are puppies or older dogs that once had a place to call home.

2. You can help lessen the pet overpopulation: The overpopulation of animals can be linked to a couple factors, the most prevalent ones being supply and demand, and the failure to get pets spayed and neutered. Dogs and puppies from puppy barns or pet stores that are not sold usually end up in shelters, if they are lucky. Others are sent to lab testing facilities or discarded as trash. For many of these retail outlets, puppies and dogs are a commodity no different than a jacket or a pair of shoes.

Paw-Pals-Adopt-a-Senior-Pet-300x225 3. Shelter pets are less expensive: Shelters offer adoptions for less than you could purchase a dog from a dog barn or pet store. Shelters also offer access to resources such as training, low-cost spaying and neutering, and vaccinations.

4. You can skip the puppy stage: Older pets tend to be calmer and already house-broken. What you see is what you get, and the puppy-hood tendencies of tearing up the house have usually been outgrown. Mind you, many dogs take several days to adjust to their new surroundings, so be patient as an accident here or there is bound to happen.

5. You might save an older, and oftentimes overlooked, pet from spending years waiting to be adopted. It is a nice thought that the last years of an ole’ dog’s life will be spent surrounded by love and care.

6. You will help to keep the shelter operating: By adopting from a shelter, you help with operating costs, and make room for another pet in need.

7. You will receive the priceless gift of LOVE and LOYALTY: Above all, the dog that you adopt from a shelter will love you unconditionally and show you great loyalty. These are the greatest honors a dog can bestow on their human companion.

Shelter animals wait every day for someone to come and adopt them. Help them live a life full of love and friendship. Consider adopting a shelter dog today!

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Paw Pals Pet Sitting, LLC
14001-C Saint Germain Drive #213
Centreville, VA 20121
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Centreville – 20120, 20121
Chantilly – 22151
Clifton – 20124
Fairfax – 22030, 22033
Fairfax Station – 22039
Manassas – 20109, 20110, 20111
Reston – 20191, 20190

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Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
22:45 03 Oct 20
I wasn't sure about hiring a new doggie walker service... after all they are our kiddos... my babies were in great hands and I felt relaxed having them in their care. Thank you for everything!
Phillip Evans
Phillip Evans
14:38 11 Jul 20
When we adopted our new dog in January, Paw Pals agreed to walk her and give her some outside time so she wasn't in the crate all day. She loved her dog walker and you could see her excitement every time the walker showed up. We moved out of the area but would recommend Paw Pals to anyone needing someone to care for their pets.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell
15:01 17 May 20
Paw Pals is fantastic! I have had a great experience with Mary! Compassionate, professional, responsive, and prompt! Thank you!
Kristin Conrad
Kristin Conrad
16:00 16 Nov 19
We are so grateful we found Mary and her team at Paw Pals. They are exceptionally responsive, amazingly organized and detail-oriented.We have such peace of mind when we travel knowing our home and pets are so well cared for. Paw Pals is the best pet sitting service we’ve used, and we’re so happy we found them.
Dr Tammy Cashion
Dr Tammy Cashion
21:11 12 Mar 19
We have used Paw pals pet sitting on multiple occasions for our bunnies while we are away. Many pet sitters are not interested in small pets however; Mary and her team, are amazing and we trust her implicitly! We are very happy with the outstanding service we have received from her team including texts and photos of our pets when we are out of town. They always go the extra mile and we highly recommend them!
Cindy Welgoss
Cindy Welgoss
13:12 27 Nov 20
We have been using Paw Pals for several years, and through a variety of pets that we have loved. Mary and her team have always been *exceptional* in every way. They are professional, courteous, and truly love our fur family! Mary herself is an organized and stellar administrator of her pet care business, keeping detailed records of our pet’s needs, scheduled pet visits, payments, and balance due easy to keep track of as the pet owner. The pet caretaking team is reliable and trustworthy. When our dogs see any of their Paw Pal friends, they get SO excited to see them! Follow up comments are left via text to keep the pet owner informed of the visit and how the pets are faring. Paw Pals has allowed our family the peace of mind to leave our pets at home, for work, weekend getaways and longer times away when necessary, where they are the most comfortable and familiar. We are grateful to Mary and her team for giving us the ability to enjoy pet ownership without feeling tied down. The responsibility of having pets comes with the need to keep them safe and comfortable at all times, and Mary and her team affords us this when our family has to be away.
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