‘Tis the season of thanks, gratitude, giving, and receiving! Whether you’re hoping for a fluff-filled holiday or are simply in the market for a new fur baby, the staff at Bayside are here to help you navigate and understand the pet adoption process and why you should consider adopting your next companion.
Shelter animals are typically more mature and well-cared for before they enter your home—think thorough exams and health checks! On top of that, adopting a local pet gives back to your community.
Support Animal Welfare
When you adopt your newest furry family member, you’ll also support broader animal welfare causes, local shelters, and humane societies. Pet adoption is a cost-effective way to promote the ethical treatment of animals.
Help Keep Your Beautiful City Clean
According to data collected by Shelter Animals Count, the number of animals taken in by shelters has continued to increase since the pandemic (circa 2019). Pet adoption can help combat stray populations and provide funds to your local animal shelter that allow them to continue providing necessary services to your community.
Many animal welfare organizations provide community programs for controlling feral populations (e.g. trap-neuter-release programs), alongside low- to no-cost veterinary and animal behavioral services for current and soon-to-be pet owners. We are big fans of League City Pets Alive here at Bayside and even offer discounts on your visit when you adopt your pet from LCPA.
Promote Pet Health and Wellness with Pet Adoption
Our pets, like newborns and young children, benefit from services that local animal shelters provide, such as regular vaccinations, which protect against potentially life-threatening diseases. By protecting animal health via immunizations, we, in turn, are protecting human health in our homes and communities.
Pet adoption offers benefits each step along the way—for the animals, their owners, and the community. It also radiates that positivity out into the world at large. Whether you’re new to pet ownership or a pro, consider the broader implications of locally adopting your next companion (large or small). We’re here to help you make all those important pet choices, anytime you might need us.