Adopting The Pet Behavior Clinic Helping Pets and People Grow Together. If you are considering adopting an animal from a shelter, I highly recommend it. People who have pets live longer and recover from health problems faster. Kids with pets learn empathy earlier than other kids.
Animal shelters are a tough place to go.
You usually have to wait in line for assistance. It's busy, crowded and noisy. You will see deserving animals that you can't help. Overworked shelter employees deal with this disappointment everyday so be patient with them if they don't seem grateful that you are considering adopting a pet. The third degree you'll get before you can adopt is to ensure that you are prepared for your new pet.