K1. It’s EXCITING! A shelter is like a box of chocolates. You simply don’t know what you are going to find, but there’s always something very sweet inside.
K2. Shelters have VARIETY! You’ll find big dogs, small dogs, round dogs, funny dogs, yuppie puppies and grand dogs- and don’t forget that 30% of shelter dogs are purebred!
3. Pound Hounds are HOT Dogs! Pavement specials and Heinz 57’s make up the largest class of canine classifications in the whole woof world. You are guarenteed to find this most popular breed at a shelter near YOU!
K4. Pound Hounds have HUGE Heart! A shelter dog that’s been down in the dumps will always appreciate and love you more than anything you’ve ever experienced before!
K5. You SAVE a LIFE! It is estimated that less than 25% of shelter dogs ever get that second chance. The rest don’t.
K6. Under-dogs make you FEEL like a Top Dog! Research proves that dogs fight depression and loneliness - it’s wagging therapy on four legs!
K7. Shelters ROCK! Shelters lend a supportive paw and will help you select the pooch that’s perfect for you!
K8. Shelter dogs are CHEAPER! You’ll spend a lot more buying a dog from a breeder or a pet shop, and why support a breeder when there are already too many dogs at shelters dying for a home?
K9. Do it for ME! I was a pound hound. Without someone adopting me, where do you think I would be?
1. WATER: We get thirsty a lot and there’s nothing greater than having a daily dose of clean, cool and fresh water at our nose tips!
2. EXCERCISE: Panting keeps us fit enough to lick you all over!
3. GRUB: No Food-No Fuel: We all got to eat.
4. NO CHAIN, NO PAIN: Tie yourself up and you’ll know the strain I am barking about!
5. PAW-TECTION. Make sure we have shade when it’s sunny, and shelter when it’s chilly.
6. VET CARE: No one likes those doc visits, but we all need check ups!
7. PATIENCE: No one is perfect. Training takes tolerance and time.
8. LOVE : It’s all we need!
9. YAPPINESS: A happy dog will be your best friend!
