County shelters are generally overcrowded and full of strange sights, sounds, and smells. Animals placed in these environments often become ill, fearful or withdrawn and are not considered good candidates for adoption. Shelters can only keep animals for a short time before they are placed on the euthanasia list. In most cases those animals placed on that list just need a little more time (that's where rescue groups come in) to overcome their fears and show potential adopters just how awesome they really are! So, by adopting you are saving a life and that is, after all, one of the most gratifying things you can do.
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To be clear, not all breeders are puppy mills and not all pet stores buy from puppy mills. There are reputable breeders and honest pet stores where you can purchase a puppy or kitten with confidence but it is our sincere hope you'll give your local shelter or rescue a look see first!
The conditions of many breeding facilities that are puppy mills (many of which supply pet stores) are nothing short of horrific. Puppy mill operators may fail to remove sick dogs from their breeding pools. As a result, puppies from puppy mills sometimes come with congenital and hereditary conditions including epilepsy, heart disease, kidney disease, and respiratory disorders.
Puppies born in puppy mills are usually removed from their mothers at just six weeks of age, denying them critical socialization, and housed in overcrowded and unsanitary wire-floored cages, without adequate veterinary care, food or water.
By adopting from a shelter or rescue instead of supporting puppy mills by purchasing an animal that may have come from such a place we are one step closer to shutting them down for good.
Myth: You can't find a purebred at the County shelter
Fact: According to the Humane Society of the United States there is an average of 25 to 30 percent of purebreds in animal shelters.
Myth: Animals in Shelters are Damaged
Fact: There are cases where an animal comes in with behavioral issues due to abuse or neglect. According to the ASPCA, "what’s much more important than an animal’s history is its current behavior and medical status. This information is typically well-known and shared by shelter staff who’ve been caring for the animal".
Myth: All they have are old or sick animals
Fact: Animals of all ages are available in shelters from puppies/kittens to seniors and everything in between. Animals ready for adoption from reputable shelters have been thoroughly checked by in-house or 3rd party vets and monitored by staff prior to placing them up for adoption.
It is our Mission to Rescue, Rehabilitate & Rehome Domestic Animals in Need of a Second Chance.
Paws, Claws, and Hooves Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill rescue operated by like-minded volunteers and funded solely by donations.
There are two groups of animals at the most risk for euthanasia in our country today; kittens and seniors. There aren't enough kitten nurseries and sanctuaries to go around. At Paws, Claws, and Hooves we are dedicated to assisting shelters and other rescue groups with those at most risk groups by providing a kitten nursery and sanctuary space.
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