Dog Adoption Shelters

Dog adoption shelters and dog adoption centers are located all over the country. Adopt a dog in Illinois or Michigan dog adoption are just a couple

of the many states that have dog adoptions. Remember it is always adopt a shelter dog month.

I speak from experience about looking at the dog adoption shelters and dog adoption centers first because I did not adopt a dog from Illinois, I adopted three dogs from great Illinois dog adoption centers.

If it is up to me every month is adopt a shelter dog month. These dog adoption shelters are the lost pet finder in your neighborhood, taking in strays or dogs that others do not want.

So whether you want a small dog adoption or a large dog adoption there are many dog adoption centers that have the right dog for you and your family. Remember that a dog from a shelter is a dog that will love you for life and every month is adopt a shelter dog month.

If you really want a particular breed then find your local humane society who will know of the many breed specific dog adoption centers or dog adoption agencies in your area.

There are three main types of animal shelters so it is important to understand the differences.

Open Access Animal Shelters
Take in all stray animals and are usually county or city shelters so these are the facilities you would want to check first for a pet adoption in order to save a dog's life.

Humane Societies
These are private facilities that are funded.

Foster Groups
Typically volunteer groups that foster from their homes

Let Your Children Understand Dog Adoption

Did you know the following facts about dog shelters ?

25-30% of dogs in shelters are purebred

70-75% are mixed breeds

Shelter dogs in dog adoption agencies are not "bad" dogs. They are just victims of family tragedies, irresponsible owners or just unlucky circumstances

Many back yard breeders who supply pure bred dogs are selling inbred dogs

A mixed dog breed has less inbreeding which means less inherited genetic diseases

Here is a list of dog adoption shelters per state: