Adopt-A-Dog Month®
What Can An Adopted Dog Bring To Your Life?
Since 1981, American Humane has celebrated “Adopt-a-Dog Month®” each October in an effort to help the estimated 3-4 million animals waiting in shelters every year get the loving, forever homes that they deserve.
Be a hero this month and adopt a dog from your local shelter or rescue group. You’ll be saving his or her life and greatly improving your own as dogs are amazing, supportive, and heroic companions.
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Whether you’re adopting your first dog or bringing home yet another to add to your family, American Humane wants to ensure you’re prepared for the energetic – and sometimes messy – life with your new best friend.
- Is a Dog Right for You?
- Shelters and Rescue Groups
- Choosing a Dog Collar
- House Training Puppies and Dogs
- Kennel Cough
Ready to adopt? Find a shelter near you!
Your local shelter is the perfect place to find dogs of every breed, size, age and personality — all waiting for a loving home. Or if you prefer a particular breed that isn’t currently available at a shelter, go online to find a legitimate breed-specific rescue group in need of adopters like you.
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Every heroic K-9 who serves alongside the Armed Forces deserves a restful retirement with those they love best – their handlers with whom they served. This week, we were honored to reunite SSgt. Alfson and MWD Xxanthe! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2R1RvJl #BattleBuddies #Reunion
Building a better world for animals starts with teaching our children the value of #kindness. Did you know that American Humane provides free, engaging humane #education materials for kids from Pre-K to Grade 5? Check them out at https://www.americanhumane.org/BeKind #BeKindToAnimalsWeek
ARL has proudly supported @AmericanHumane's initiative since its beginning, spreading awareness of the importance of adopting shelter animals. Take a peek at some of our throwback photos below and remember to always be kind to animals ❤️
#ThrowBackThursday #BeKindToAnimalsWeek https://twitter.com/AmericanHumane/status/1390361987771740162
Did you know that Shirley Temple served as junior chair for #BeKindToAnimalsWeek in 1936? For more fun facts and to learn the history of the nation’s longest-running humane education campaign, visit http://www.AmericanHumane.org/BeKind. #ThrowbackThursday #BeKindToAnimals
Pets have emotions just like humans, and to keep #pets healthy both physically and mentally, pet owners must feed the mind AND body of their pets. Join American Humane and @FearFreePets to celebrate the inaugural #PetHappinessDay! #BeKindToAnimalsWeek @RobinGanzert @DrMartyBecker
Did you know that Shirley Temple served as junior chair for #BeKindToAnimalsWeek in 1936? For more fun facts and to learn the history of the nation’s longest-running humane education campaign, visit http://www.AmericanHumane.org/BeKind. #ThrowbackThursday #BeKindToAnimals