We’re huge advocates of adopt, don’t shop!
Here’s a quick reason as to why,
Don’t shop:
- Puppy mills: The demand for purebred puppies has caused the uptick of puppy mills and backyard breeders who mistreat female dogs by placing them in cramped small cages, with absolutely no care (veterinary, weather protection, cleanliness, etc). These female dogs are then killed or dumped in the streets once they can no longer reproduce.
- Pet stores: Often times, after the puppies from mills and backyard breeders have arrived at pet stores, they’re kept in tiny cages with minimal interaction.
Adopt:
- Puppy Mills: Reduced business means less to hopefully no dogs being tortured by breeders.
- Save a Life: Doggies that go through shelters eventually are put down due to the overpopulation of strays.
- Pay less: Adoption fees are a lot less than buying a puppy.
So, are you ready to adopt a doggo?
A non-profit, shelter neutral organisation is taking doggie adoption to the next level by creating the social media campaign called My Forever Doggo.
They’re basically creating a database of adoptable doggies from shelters all across the Klang Valley and showcasing them along with their stories on Facebook and Instagram. Interested future fur parents can scroll and get to know the doggies based on their captions before deciding on one to bring home.
Concerned over the skyrocketing amount of stray and abandoned doggies while adoption rates remain at an all-time low, they’ve collaborated with photographers and shelters to create the ultimate portfolio for dog adoption. And may we add, these doggies look soooo handsome and pretty, getting their picture taken.
Shelters that have collaborated with My Forever Doggo include SPCA, PAWS and independent shelters who have been desperately looking for homes for their rescued dogs for years.
Hopefully, with the spotlight on these adorable dogs, the public will be more aware of shelters instead of pet stores.
Can you already imagine the smile on a shelter dog’s face when it realises that it finally has a home?
So always remember, adopt, don’t shop.
Also read: Lost Doggy Waits Faithfully By Roadside For Owner, Finally Reunited 4 YEARS Later