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3 Reasons To Adopt A Dog This Summer

Here’s a handy list to present to your parents when you state your case for wanting to adopt a dog!

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Taylor Rose

It's summertime and every kid dreams about the three precious months where they get to sleep in, stay up late, and have zero responsibilities. The only thing that could possibly make summer more enjoyable is puppies. Dogs improve everything, especially when you have the satisfaction of knowing you're rescuing them from the pound and bringing them into a loving home. There are so many reasons why you should go to your local shelter and adopt a dog this summer, but I've narrowed down the top three. Seriously, go to the shelter. Play with the dogs. You won't be able to resist taking one home with you!

1. No school means plenty of time to train a new pet

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House training a puppy is never easy, but I guarantee it will be 10x easier when you don't have to worry about being gone for hours at a time every day. With kids out of school for the summer, you'll have your newly adopted dog perfectly trained in no time.

2. Warm weather means crowded shelters

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Late spring through early fall (aka summertime) is usually the most crowded times for animal shelters across the country. While animals reproduce year round, the rates at which they do so are kicked into high gear during the summer months. This is caused by animals who aren't spayed or neutered being let outside more often when it's warm out. Overcrowding at shelters often leads to euthanization in order to make room for the constant intake of animals. By adopting a dog (or cat, both can probably be found at your local shelter) this summer, you're contributing to solving the problem of full animal shelters. Another plus, is that because shelters get so crowded in the summer, some may have lower adoption fees to attract more would-be adopters.

3. Warm weather also means more playtime for your newly adopted pet

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The best way to make a good impression on your new four-legged BFF is by spending time with them in the beautiful summer weather. Adoption is an amazing option year-round, but in the winter months, you and your pet can't stay outside and play as much if it's freezing. In the summer, you can bond by taking walks, going to the park, or simply sunbathing outside together. There's a lot less to do inside in the winter with a dog, and it won't be as enjoyable for them having to sit in the house all day.

I can't think of a better or more rewarding summer activity than going and adopting a dog (or cat). Whatever season you decide, the bottom line is, consider adopting a pet from your local shelter. Adopted pets are lovable, protective, and fiercely loyal. Right now is the perfect time to take your family to the shelter and pick out an animal to give a loving home to.

If you can't adopt but still love animals, shelters are always looking for volunteers and it's usually free to go and play with the animals!

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