Have you considered adding a new furry friend to your family this year? In the U.S. alone, the number of owned pets is estimated to be 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million cats. In addition to being sweet, cuddly companions, your pets can also be hard on the environment.
If you love your pets and the
environment, here are some resources to help you be good to both.
Don't Shop…Adopt!
The concept of recycling doesn't only
apply to cans or newspaper. Just like going to the thrift store to get a good
deal on a used item, consider rescuing and rehoming an adoptable dog or cat
from your local shelter. Give them a second chance by "recycling" them.
Each year 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters. An estimated 80%
of these animals are healthy or treatable so why not give the cats and dogs
already available a home instead of buying from a breeder? For more facts about
pet ownership in the U.S. go to the Humane Society's website.
