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When you feel it's time to bring a new member into the family, pet adoption is one of the best options you can consider. Unfortunately, it has a myriad of misconceptions that make some people hesitant to adopt. Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia, located in Howard County, MD, has rescued and re-homed pets since 1984. Their mission is to reveal the truth of adoption and help loving animals find homes.

Here are the three most common misconceptions the staff sees about shelter cats and dogs:

  • pet adoptionThey're Bad Animals: Some people believe pets that were abandoned or given up by their previous owners must have something wrong with them. It is often thought these animals are dangerous, destructive, disobedient, or uncontrollable. More often than not, however, an animal is in the shelter because the previous owner lost them or was no longer able to provide proper care. While these pets were given up for a reason, it is rarely because the animal is unlovable.

  • You Can't Find a Purebred at a Shelter: The first thing you may consider when getting a dog or cat is what kind of breed you want. Shelters often get overlooked because people believe they only house mutts. While mixed breeds do make up a number of pets at an animal clinic, finding a purebred is also a possibility. Animals are given up for a variety of reasons other than their bloodline, making it possible to find just the pet you are looking for through adoption.

  • Shelter Pets Carry Disease: Some believe pet adoption is a way to invite disease into your home; this is also untrue. Veterinary clinics must ensure the animal is healthy before it can be adopted. They will take care of spaying and neutering (depending on the animal’s age), vaccinations, heartworm tests, and flea and tick treatments.

Adoption is an excellent way to save an animal and find yourself a fantastic companion. Cat & Dog Hospital of Columbia has numerous sweet-tempered, healthy pets that would make an amazing addition to your home. For more information, visit their website or call (410) 995-6880 today.

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