You're either part of the solution or you're part of the problem. Eldridge Cleaver
5 Reasons to Adopt your next pet from Southside Animal Shelter
1. You'll Save a Life Sadly, between three and four million dogs and cats are euthanized each year in the United States simply because too many people give up their pets and too few people adopt from shelters. By adopting from Southside Animal Shelter you'll help save the lives of two animals—the pet you adopt and a homeless animal somewhere who can be rescued because of space you helped free up. 2. You'll Get a Healthy Pet Southside Animal Shelter examines each pet.Dogs are given age specific vaccinations and deworming, heartworm tested, microchipped and are spayed or neutered before adoption. Cats are given age specific vaccinations and deworming, Feline Leukemia/FIV tested and spayed or neutered before adoption. 3. You'll Save Money Adopting a pet from an Southside Animal Shelter may save you money. Adoption is usually less expensive than buying a pet at a pet store or through other sources. In addition, our animals are already spayed or neutered and vaccinated, which makes the adoption fee a real bargain. 4. You'll Feel Better True love is rescued. Our adopters often tell us their pets are the smartest, most loving pet they have ever owned. 5. You Won't Be Supporting Puppy Mills and Pet Stores Puppy mills are "factory style" dog-breeding facilities that put profit above the welfare of dogs. Unfortunately, a lot of people are not even aware that puppy mills exist, so when they buy a pet from a pet store, online or other retail outlet, they are unwittingly supporting this cruel industry. Puppy mills will continue to operate until people stop purchasing their dogs. By adopting your next pet from Southside Animal Shelter you can be certain you aren't supporting cruel puppy mills with your money. http://www.petshoppuppies.org/index.htm
I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter, the cast offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear, dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. "God, " I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. "I have done something," he replied. "I created You."
- Jim Willis
-- until he extends his circle of compassion to all living things man will not himself be free--
