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Puppy/kitten farms are where pet shops and 3rd party sellers often get their "products". If you buy a puppy/kitten and don't see the mother and how they are kept, you are likely unwittingly contributing to the cruelty. SO-CALLED "GOOD" BREEDERS ARE A PART OF THE PROBLEM. Healthy dogs/cats who've been abandoned and/or abused and babies from dogs/cats that weren't neutered/spayed by irresponsible guardians, desperate for a home, are KILLED, as shelters are full of unwanted "surplus" animals. Animals are treated like products, commodities that are bred and sold. People go to breeders and pet shops to buy a certain breed they want. If you love animals, help a poor little fur baby who needs a second chance at a happy life and a forever home. Of course you'll love any animal you'll give a home to, it's not their choice to come from a breeder. But we can choose to stop adding to the demand and be a part of the solution instead. When you give a home to a shelter or rescue dog, it will feel a thousand times better to save this fur baby, than going to a breeder. Knowing your new fur baby has been given a second chance and you've given them the happy life they deserve, will make you happier than buying any particular breed. #adoptdontshop It's like a SILENT ATROCITY, that nobody wants to think about.😞 Until it's government policy and legislation to ADOPT NOT SHOP and spay and neuter, the animal overpopulation problem and animal cruelty will continue. Too many people still consider this a "CONSUMER CHOICE" issue (where instead of a life, an animal is a PRODUCT, a commodity to be BOUGHT), rather than an ANIMAL CRUELTY issue, where we continue BREEDING domestic animals, knowing healthy, animals are PUT DOWN everyday like they are "waste product" because they are passed over for a shiny "new" animal of a designer breed. 😢😔 There is no justification for this. We cannot BUY, whilst healthy animals DIE! #EndTheDemandEndTheCruelty 🙏 #adoptdontshop ❤ #rescueanimals ❤ #fosteranimals ❤ #spayandneuter 👍 #banpuppymills 🤬 #bankittenmills 🤬 #banbreeders 🤬 #banpetshops 🤬 https://lnkd.in/exT6eHWN For anyone who thinks we don't kill shelter animals in the UK, YES WE DO, this happens everywhere: https://lnkd.in/e7hgwcZx https://lnkd.in/e9A-kHCt There is no justification, ZERO, for breeding more domesticated companion animals, whilst healthy animals are killed in shelters. We cannot BUY, whilst healthy animals DIE! End the DEMAND, end the CRUELTY. The only solution is to stem the flow and stop breeding more.

There are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship. Most households in the United States have at least one pet. Studies have shown that the bond between people and their pets is linked to several health benefits, including: Decreased blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and symptoms of PTSD. Increased opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities; better cognitive function in older adults; and more opportunities to socialize

Safety is no Accident

Did You Know? Stray animals are at risk of injury, illness, and even death. By raising awareness about the importance of caring and providing support to these animals, we can make a real difference in their lives. Together, we can create a compassionate community that looks out and cares of our furry friends in need. Let's join hands and make stray animal awareness a priority today! 🐾 #StrayAnimalAwareness #CompassionForAll Share this post to spread awareness and show your support!

Though it's powerful, Why not stop using animal milk? Isn't this a better solution? why not be vegan and stop eating animal proteins? It's easily said and shouted but it's difficult because our taste buds are used to these as a ready to consume food to make us more convenient and more lazy in a race to run job timings. These are my personal thoughts. what are yours! Preachers do not practice that includes me too because we are biased so badly that we can't come out of this rut. A revolution only will bring in change. It's a good awareness program that's effective as a prelude to it.

As summer temperatures rise, it's crucial to remember that our pets feel the heat just as much as we do. Ensure your furry friends stay hydrated, avoid walking them during peak heat hours, and never leave them in a parked car. Let's keep our pets safe and comfortable during these hotter days. 🐾💧 #PetCare #HeatSafety #ResponsiblePetOwnership #PetVetCareCenters #VetMed #SummerHeat

To protect cats, animal shelters need to... - Recognize eartipping as a sign a cat has been spayed or neutered - Support #TNR or adopt a Shelter-Neuter-Return (SNR) program - Scan ALL animals for microchips IMMEDIATELY - Educate the public about community cats, who are at home outdoors - Enact humane, effective policies that create positive outcomes for every cat - Help provide low or no-cost spay and neuter to the public How we can transform shelters: https://ow.ly/4wIE50Q7tlM

Unadopted Shelter Pets: A Closer Look At Their Journey https://buff.ly/45ngbwk Animal shelters play a crucial role in providing temporary refuge for countless animals in need, including cats, dogs, rabbits, and other companions. These #adoptdontshop #animalrescue #animalshelters #fosterpets #rescuepets #savealifeadopt #shelterpets #unadoptedpets

What makes your cat unique could help save her life. If a cat goes missing, being able to point out and accurately describe her unique physical characteristics to animal shelter staff or neighbors could be crucial to bringing her back home. Check out our Cat ID Guide and worksheet to learn more: alleycat.org/CatIDGuide

Persuasion technique ( part 3 ) Door in the face What if I asked you for a week-long commitment to volunteer at an animal shelter? Of course, you say no, and then I apply the door in the door-in-the-face technique It is a persuasion strategy where a person initially makes a large request that they expect to be refused (the "door" that gets slammed), followed by a smaller, more reasonable request. The goal is to make the second request appear more acceptable in comparison to the first. A friend asks for a weekend of help moving; you say no. They then ask for just a few hours - you might agree. #mhp #mentalhealthpeace #mentalhealthadvocate #linkedingrowth #linkedin #linkedinlearning