Don’t Shop, Adopt

    The holidays are here again and you may be considering getting a pet. If you're one of them – Don't Shop, Adopt. There are hundreds of wonderful pets that need a home this holiday season. When adopting, you’re saving a life and making it worth living. There are many shelters on Long Island including the Babylon Animal Shelter, Smithtown Animal Shelter, Friends of Freddie Pet Rescue and the North Shore Animal League. 
    I adopted my best friend Jasmine, an Old English Sheep dog from the North Shore Animal League. The North Shore Animal League is an amazing shelter that rescues hundred of dogs and cats every year. Friends of Freddie Pet Rescue is another amazing shelter. On their websites they have everything you need to get started when adopting a pet.
    I also adopted a senior dog I named Matilda. She's a pure breed Chihuahua that was rescued from a puppy mill where dogs are forced to have puppies in the worst possible conditions. She instantly became a loving member of our family. 
    Cats can be another best friend for life pet. They are playful little fur balls of cuteness that tend to be free sprits and mischievous angles. One thing you have to consider is that not all cats get along with other animals. So if you have a dog or bird at home, you have to see if they'd get along before adopting. No matter what kind of pet you hope to get, you should always try and get them from a shelter. Almost all dogs sold in stores are from puppy mills. Store puppies also cost A LOT. So remember – Don’t Shop, Adopt! 
    For more info on adopting a pet this holiday season go to my website VictoriasAmazingWorld.com.

Victoria’s Fun Facts and Tips

• People who own a pet become better as a person.

• A dog or cat can bring a family together. 

• Pets can provide motivation in the exercise department. Dogs can act as the perfect personal trainer, if only because most of them need to be walked several times a day.

• Studies have shown there are a number of proven health benefits for people who own pets, including physical, mental and emotional improvements, from enhancing social skills to decreasing a person's risk of heart attack.

• You can find many pure breeds at your local shelters.

• North Shore Animal League just got in hundreds of small dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.

• With a note from your Dr. your companion pet can possibly fly for FREE with you.