subject: Adopt a Pet and Change Your Life [print this page] Adopt a Pet and Change Your Life Adopt a Pet and Change Your Life
It is only natural to get caught up in the daily routines that make up our lives, and we tend to forget about the little creatures that can bring sunshine to the day. Anyone that owns a pet, though, can tell you that the little fellows bring joy to any household. Imagine coming home from work and finding your dog waiting at the door, and so excited to see you!
If you are thinking about adopting a pet for the family, you can certainly go the traditional route by finding breeders and getting a pedigreed puppy or kitten. If you really want to make a difference in an animal's life, however, you should consider checking out the precious pets that are waiting for new homes at your local animal shelter. The Great Falls Animal Shelter is located at 1010 25th Avenue, and there are dozens of dogs and cats that are hoping to find loving homes.
The animals that are available at the Great Falls Animal Shelter are mostly adult animals that have been house trained. Just because they are not still in their cute puppy or kitten phase does not mean that they are not just as adorable. You can visit the Great Falls Animal Shelter's website to take a look at the animals that are seeking new homes, or you can visit the shelter between noon and six o'clock p.m. to see the animals for yourself.
It is also possible to make a difference in the lives of these animals, even if you are not in a position to open your home to one at the moment. The Great Falls Animal Shelter provides food and medical care to the animals however they can, but it can be costly to provide a home to so many animals. The shelter can continue to care for animals as long as there are people willing to donate their time and money to provide the necessary food and materials. You can visit the website for a list of the items that they use on an everyday basis, before taking a trip to the local pet supply store to stock up. If you do not have the time to make a shopping run, you can always provide a cash donation. More than anything, these animals need activity and affection, so you can also consider volunteering your time to visit and play.
