5 Great Reasons to Adopt a Rescue Dog

Reason #1: You’re saving lives

When you adopt a dog from a shelter, you’re saving multiple lives. Not only are you saving that dog’s life, but you are also giving more room for another dog to be saved.

Reason #2: Dogs can improve your health

Dogs help improve their owner’s health in several ways. Research shows that dogs increase oxytocin levels in humans, which decreases stress and anxiety. Studies also show that dogs can relieve pain in humans by increasing endorphins. A study conducted by the Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing showed that people who had joint replacement surgery needed 28% less pain medication after therapy dog visits than those who had no contact.

Reason #3: Save money

A great majority of shelter dogs come with microchips, spay/neuter surgery, and the most recent vaccines. That's over $700 in savings! Plus, most shelter dogs are housebroken and trained, which means you can save money by avoiding expensive classes.

Reason #4: Change a life

A dog will bring you a life full of love and happiness. In return, you will give your new furry friend a life full of love and happiness.

Reason #5:Create excitement in your life

Adopting a dog means big changes in the best way possible! You’ll always have a BFF, someone nonjudgmental to hang with, and no more boring routines! You’ll never have a dull moment with a dog!

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