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So, you\u2019ve decided to add a new animal member to your family? Adopting a companion animal from a shelter will change the life of an abandoned animal waiting for her new forever home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are four good reasons to adopt your new friend in a shelter:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. You\u2019re giving a second chance<\/strong>
Or even a third! Most of the animals at the Montreal SPCA have not been abandoned because of their behaviour. Instead, they were given up because of a change in their home situation, such as a divorce, a move or a new baby, or because their family couldn\u2019t assume the care of a companion animal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out what a dog\u2019s first hours\nat the Montreal SPCA<\/a> are like!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2- You can adopt an older animal<\/strong>
While it\u2019s true that kittens and puppies are undeniably adorable, older animals are extremely lovable companions, whose biggest hope is to find a forever home. And there are many advantages to adopting a mature animal, too. For instance, older animals have a more stable personality, know how to relax and typically require less training. They have a lot of love to give!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more in this article that gives Eight Good Reasons to Adopt an Older Animal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. You\u2019ll see that adoption is the most economic option<\/strong>
Adopting an animal from a shelter usually costs less than buying one or even getting one for free! If you add up the costs of vaccines, sterilization and microchipping, you\u2019ll see that adoption is often the most economic option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, at the Montreal SPCA, adopting a dog who is eight months old or older costs $550. This fee covers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n