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Let's spread love and warmth by celebrating "Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week" starting September 16! Introduced by Petfinder in 2009, this special week is dedicated to shining a spotlight on those pets that are often overlooked in shelters due to their age, color, breed, special needs or other factors. It's a week that inspires compassion and reminds us of the special bond that can form between humans and pets. So, come on all you animal lovers, let's rally together and give these extraordinary pets the love and homes they rightly deserve! Your new best friend might just be waiting for you... Discover the magic during Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week! Every pet deserves a loving home, dare to make a difference.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beginnings of the Event</div><div class='timeline-text'>Petfinder introduced "Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week" aiming to highlight often overlooked pets due to various factors.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first large-scale celebrations of the event happened with numerous adoption events across multiple locations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Awareness</div><div class='timeline-text'>Public awareness grew significantly, leading to an increase in the adoption of less-adoptable pets.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Celebrity Endorsements</div><div class='timeline-text'>Celebrities and influential personalities started endorsing the event, ensuring its reach to a wider audience.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Impactful Data Reporting</div><div class='timeline-text'>Petfinder started releasing annual reports highlighting the significant difference the event has made towards the adoption of less-adoptable pets.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations moved online, creating virtual adoption events and spreading awareness through social media.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host an adoption event</h3><p class='facts-text'>Partner with your local animal shelter and host an adoption event to showcase less-adoptable pets. You can create fun, interactive activities that allow attendees to spend some time with the pets, and who knows, they may find their new companion there!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Start a social media campaign</h3><p class='facts-text'>Use your social media platforms to share success stories of less-adoptable pet adoptions. Encourage your followers to share these posts in order to raise more awareness about these often overlooked pets.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Foster a less-adoptable pet</h3><p class='facts-text'>If adoption isn’t possible at the moment, consider fostering a less-adoptable pet. This gives them a chance to live in a home environment and increases their chances of finding a permanent home.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a fundraising event</h3><p class='facts-text'>Organize a fundraising event like a charity run, bake sale, or auction where the proceeds go to support your local animal shelter. This would help the shelter to care for these less-adoptable pets until they find a new home.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Educate others</h3><p class='facts-text'>Use this week to educate others about the challenges faced by less-adoptable pets and emphasize the many benefits they can bring. By sharing this valuable information, you can help debunk myths and change attitudes towards less-adoptable pets.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages adoption of overlooked pets</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week puts a spotlight on those that are often left behind in shelters due to their age, breed, color or special needs. It's a great initiative that promotes the adoption of these marginalized animals, reminding us that every pet is unique and deserving of a loving home.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It fosters compassion and empathy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By observing this week, we not only open up our homes to pets in need, we also open up our hearts. Encountering and understanding the plight of less-adoptable pets encourages us to exercise compassion and empathy, virtues that are invaluable in every facet of life.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings together community for a good cause</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week isn't just about adoption, it's also about raising awareness and engaging communities. The various events like adoption fairs and social media campaigns inspire people to rally together and support the cause, creating a strong sense of community spirit.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Less-adoptable pets wait longer to be adopted</h3><p class='facts-text'>Research from animal shelters indicates that less-adoptable pets, such as older animals or those with physical disabilities, typically wait four times longer to be adopted compared to other pets.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Black cats and dogs are less likely to get adopted</h3><p class='facts-text'>Often due to unfounded superstitions or simply because their features are harder to distinguish in photographs, black cats and dogs are adopted less frequently than their lighter-colored counterparts.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Many less-adoptable pets are wonderful therapy animals</h3><p class='facts-text'>Older pets or those with disabilities often make excellent therapy animals, as they can relate to humans who have experienced similar adversities, providing immense comfort and companionship.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Less-adoptable pets often come with valuable life skills</h3><p class='facts-text'>Many less-adoptable pets, such as senior dogs, come with trained behaviors, understand basic commands, and are well accustomed to living in a home environment, bringing less hassle compared to training a younger pet.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Disability does not affect a pet's ability to provide love and companionship</h3><p class='facts-text'>A pet with a physical disability, such as missing a limb or having impaired sight, can still lead a fulfilled life and provide unconditional love, displaying inspiring resilience and adaptability along the way.</p></div></div>
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