6 Awesome Reasons to Adopt a Mutt Today
What time of year could possibly be better to adopt a new forever friend than Pet Adoption Month? Lucky for all of us, October is that time, and we're here to encourage you to adopt a mixed-breed dog next time you find yourself looking for a furry companion.
Though we love all dogs equally, we have a soft spot for mutts. So many of them are euthanized every day, and I don't know about you, but that fact breaks my heart. There are so many advantages to adopting a mutt pup, and we've compiled just a few. Scroll though, and once you're convinced, get together everything you'll need for the adoption process, and go forth and save a life. I can guarantee you will be happy you did.
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They save you money
Purebred dogs can cost a fortune. By adopting a mutt from a shelter, there's a good chance you'll save yourself a boatload of money. Adoption fees don't usually run north of $200 to $300.
They're unique
Pretty much every mutt is different because the blend of breeds will rarely be the same twice. This gives your new pup a total uniqueness.
They are often healthier
One issue with purebred dogs is that they can be inbred, which can lead to a lot of health issues. Because mutts are crossbred and a little bit of everything, they don't generally run into any problems related to inbreeding.
They're easier to bring home
Mutts are everywhere. When you decide you want a dog and have done all your research, it's much easier to go to your local shelter and find a mutt rather than a purebred. Sure, if you have your heart set on a purebred dog and want to spend the time and money on it, that's up to you, but if you're ready to adopt a dog today, you should be able to find one pretty easily at any shelter. (However, just because mutts are readily available doesn't mean you should pick one at random. Make sure you find your forever friend.)
They have a variety of personality traits
With a mutt, you get all the different traits from all the different breeds from which they came. Your pup might have the energy of a Labrador Retriever with the strength of a Boxer and the loyalty of a Golden Retriever.
You're saving a life
Adopting a dog from a shelter will most likely save its life, and you will rarely (read: basically never) find a purebred dog in a shelter unless it has serious medical issues and/or was dumped by its owners.