I've been looking into adopting a new pet! Have you ever used Petfinder.org or Adopt-a-Pet.com?
Not I have not used it,  What kind of pet are you looking to adopt?
We recently had to put our cat down, so I was looking for a new cat that could use a home. I've also looked at local animal shelters and rescue groups. Do you have pets?
Sorry about your cat.  Yes I have a beautiful Lab that I spoil a lot
Thank you. I love Labs! I think they're my favorite dogs! It breaks my heart that so many animals are abandoned by a previous owner to a shelter. Those poor babies must be so scared!
Yes it breaks my heart too. I don't know how people can abandon their pets.  We also have an adopted Golden retriever, but not from a shelter.
release the pet into the wild or otherwise abandon it, with the expectation that it will be able to take care of itself or that it will be found and adopted. More often, these pets succumb to hunger, weather, traffic, or common and treatable health problems. Some people euthanize pets because of terminal illnesses or injuries, while others even do it for common health problems that they cannot, or will not, pay for treating. More responsible owners will take the pet to a shelter, or call a
the public. They include Petfinder.org and Adopt-a-Pet.com.
Unwanted pets.
People deal with their unwanted pets in many ways. Some people have the pet euthanized (also known as "putting it down" or "putting it to sleep"), although many veterinarians do not consider this to be an ethical use of their resources for young and healthy animals, while others argue that euthanasia is a more humane option than leaving a pet in a cage for very long periods of time. Other people simply