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PE T s
Available for Adoption! at Castle Rock’s Buddy Center
For information, visit dd .org • (303) 751-5772 Adopt a Shelter Dog.
LUNA
(A0762159)
Meet Luna! She has a curious personality and an adorable purr! She loves spending time with people and would do best in a home without dogs or young children. Come see her today!
CAYMAN
(A0752432)
Cayman is an adorable cat who is ready to meet his new family. Although shy at rst, he will transform into an affectionate kitty once comfortable. He would do best in a quiet home with lots of love.
IZZY BELL
(A0767671)
Izzy Bell is an independent cat with a sweet disposition. She can be shy at rst, but with time will warm-up and ask for lots of love. She would prefer to be the only cat and would do best in a quiet home.
BAILEY
(A0771841)
Bailey is a sweet and gentle dog looking for his new home. He can be shy at rst and would do best in a quiet home. He enjoys going for walks and does well on the leash. Come meet this special boy today.
located at
Harmony Equine Center in Franktown
LONNIE (A0752237)
Lonnie is a 14 year old energetic mare. She is in the Harmony Equine Center training program, and is currently a good project for an experienced rider to turn her into an athletic partner. She has a lot of heart and puts a lot of effort into whatever you ask her to do. She is up to date on her vaccinations, farrier, deworming and dental work.
So, you’re thinking that you should adopt a shelter dog. That’s a great idea! You can de nitely expect a few things when you adopt:
• Loyalty
• Love
• Endless entertainment
And all of that is really awesome. As it turns out, there are a
lot of other great bene ts of adopting a shelter dog.
Health bene ts when you adopt a shelter dog
For one, did you know that people who own pets show decreased blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides? That’s right, your pup can do more than fetch a ball—he or she can help keep your heart healthy!
A lot of those bene ts are actually thought to stem from the fact that owning a dog can help lower your overall stress level. When you spend time with pets, you produce more serotonin—a chemical that boosts feelings of well-being in your brain.
This is why many airports are now using pets to help calm anxious passengers, including our own Denver International Airport. It’s also why there are many programs in which pets visit with residents of nursing homes and hospitals: it’s hard to be downbeat when there’s a happy dog at your side wagging its tail, so happy to see you!
Lifestyle bene ts
A shelter dog can also help promote a healthy lifestyle overall. Daily walks provide much-needed activity, and studies show that pet owners who are responsible for walking their dogs are less likely to be obese.
Not to mention that dogs are a great icebreaker! It’s easy to strike up a conversation with new people when a dog is involved. And, in case you think that dogs that end up in shelters are here because they didn’t make good pets, that’s de nitely not true. The majority of pets in our care are brought to us for “people reasons”—the owner is moving, their landlord won’t allow pets, someone in the family has allergies or changing circumstances mean they no longer have the time or resources to care for a pet. Put simply: a shelter dog will be every bit as loving, loyal and
trainable as a purchased pet.
For more information about Paws to Give, and to nd out more ways you can help homeless pets this holiday season, visit dd .org or call (303) 751-5772.
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