Persuasive Essay On Companion Animals

When most people think of companion animals, they have a specific species and bred in mind. Take dogs for example, any dog lover will admit to having a special place in their heart for a certain breed. Most breeders are counting on this. This mindset, however, does more harm than good to the companion animal population. That being said, here are some reasons you should start looking through shelters and rescue organizations to adopt your next family member!

Almost all puppies you find in stores are the products of puppy mills. My family adopted a Papillion breeder dog that was used to produce pure breed puppies, and her state of health was pitiful. A majority of her teeth were rotting out of her mouth, which had spread to part of her lower jaw. In total, the vet needed to pull all but three of her teeth, and amputate part of her jaw. She now requires a specific brand of food, and suffers from a loss of hearing and cataracts in both eyes. This quality of health is common in rescue dogs from puppy mills; by buying store puppies, you could be contributing to this cycle of abuse.

Breed is not just present in mills, but

Buying purebred animals is expensive, usually in the thousands. For an small fee (normally around $75), you can adopt an animal from a shelter that is usually spayed/neutered, micro chipped, potty trained, plus a synopsis of that animal’s personality. When buying from a breeder, not only are you spending more money, but also you have no idea what type of personality your new family member might have. Say you have cats, what happens if your new puppy considers your 11-year-old cat a fluffy chew toy? Which leads to the next point.Because most people have no idea what they’re getting into when they buy, many of those new purebred friends end up in shelters. Six to eight million animals are already waiting in shelters and rescue organizations for the chance to be the perfect fit for your new family. Why wouldn't you choose to