According to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), each year, approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized. Adopting a pet from a shelter means saving a life, but it also means years of companionship and happiness. Here are the top 4 reasons to adopt a pet:

1.) You save a life.

2.) You get an amazing companion.

3.) It will cost you less. 

4.) Adopting an animal helps more than just that animal.

Sadly, every year, over a million shelter animals are euthanized, because there is simply not enough room for them all in shelters. By adopting an animal, you are then making room for other animals in the shelters. Additionally, the cost of the adoption fees goes towards helping the shelters care for the animals they house. Not only are you giving the animal you adopted a second chance at life, but you are also giving other animals a second chance at life.

We at Paw.com are proud to support the Humane Society of Broward County, whose mission is to create a humane world for all animals–a world that will also benefit people. By adopting a cat or dog, you are helping to make the world a better place.