5 ways to help animal shelters

Shelters that house and care for lost or abandoned pets face myriad challenges: overpopulation, lack of funding, trouble finding the right materials… That’s why it’s important to educate the general population about what shelters do and how we can all help.

5 rules for helping animal shelters

Working in a shelter means having to face heart-wrenching situations and making difficult decisions, often due to a lack of financial resources. The current situation would be drastically different if all pet parents adhered to the following rules:

Spay or neuter your pets

Sterilization is the best way to solve overpopulation in shelters. Spaying or neutering your pet can also prevent health problems down the road.

Get your pet microchipped

A microchip helps shelters quickly find the owner of a lost pet. It’s simple, efficient, and inexpensive. Every pet should be microchipped.

Also read : Microchip: everything you need to know

Understand that a pet is a long-term commitment

When you adopt a pet, you need to be aware that your furry friend will most likely be with you for the long haul. For instance, a cat can live up to 20 years. Make sure you’re able to provide them with a good life for many years to come.

Adopt from a shelter

Thousands of cats and dogs in Quebec are waiting in shelters for their new forever home. It is a common misconception that these animals have behavioural problems. Adopting from a shelter gives a cat or a dog a second chance at a happy life.

Educate your friends and family

Volunteers and staff at shelters could spend their lives housing lost or abandoned animals. Real change will only occur once all pet parents understand and adhere to the 5 rules listed above.

Together, we can make a huge difference for our four-legged friends!