Paws-itive Impact: The Power and Importance of Dog Adoption
If you're looking for a new best friend who's cute, loyal, and has a rags-to-riches backstory, look no further than your local animal shelter.
Adopting a shelter dog is like hitting the jackpot of good karma. Not only are you saving a life, but you're also gaining a four-legged friend who will repay you with endless love and affection. Here's why adopting a shelter dog is the best thing since sliced bread.
Every shelter dog has a story. Take our Care Package Pups, Clover and Buckey, for example. Some have been abandoned, some lost, and others surrendered.
Clover
Buckey
But they all have one thing in common: they're looking for a second chance at a happy life. By adopting a shelter dog, you're turning their underdog story into a tale of triumph. Plus, who doesn't love a good underdog story?
The Perks of Adoption
Love on Four Legs: Dogs are basically love wrapped in fur. When you adopt a shelter dog, you're signing up for a lifetime of cuddles, tail wags, and a loyal companion who thinks you're the best thing since, well, sliced bread.
Mental Health Boost: Feeling blue? Get a dog. Studies show that dogs can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. They're like adorable, furry therapists. Read how Sherman has helped me in my sobriety.
Fitness Buddies: Need motivation to get off the couch? Dogs require regular exercise, which means you'll be getting plenty of it too. Say hello to your new paw-sonal trainer.
Life Lessons: If you have kids, a dog can teach them about responsibility, empathy, and the importance of cleaning up after someone else (a valuable lesson for future roommates and spouses).
Save Money: Adopting a dog from a shelter is usually cheaper than buying from a breeder. Plus, most shelter dogs are already vaccinated and neutered. It's like getting a dog on sale, with freebies thrown in!
When you adopt a shelter dog, you're not just saving one life; you're helping other dogs too. Every dog adopted frees up space for another dog in need. Plus, by choosing adoption, you're giving two paws up against puppy mills and irresponsible breeding.
Adopting a shelter dog is like buying a lottery ticket where everyone wins. You get a loyal friend, the dog gets a loving home, and another dog gets a chance at a better life. So, if you're looking for a new furry friend, skip the pet store and head to your local shelter. Your new best friend is waiting for you, tail-wagging and all.
Buckey receiving his care package!
How Nermington’s Gives Back
We understand that you can't save them all. That is why we make it easy for you to give back and be a part of our Look Good, Do Good movement. For every purchase made at Nermington's, 5% is donated to our partners.
We believe that every pet deserves a second chance in a happy and healthy home. That is why we have partnered with amazing organizations that believe the same.
We also pick a shelter pet to sponsor for our Care Package Pup of the Week!
What is a Care Package?
It’s a are an assortment of goodies specifically chosen for a long-term resident at the shelter. Goodies may include food, treats, blankets, toys, and Nermington's gear!
We are on a mission to help long-term residents at the shelter find their forever homes and get spoiled while doing so!
Here is how they work:
Contribute a Nermington's Care Package
Care Packages are filled by Nermington's Crew
Nermington's Crew delivers/ships the Care Package to the sponsored pet
Sponsored pet is spoiled by all the goodies and ready for adoption
