Adopting   a  pet  from  a shelter  is  a very emotional decision that transforms lives—yours and theirs. It goes beyond simply bringing a fluffy companion into your home. These beautiful quotations, which range from endearing stories of metamorphosis to heartfelt tales of companionship, perfectly reflect the spirit of adopting pets from shelters.

“Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.” – Karen Davison

Dogs and babies are the only animals that have evolved to be able to express genuine love.” – John Dipp

“My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.” – Boosler, Elayne

“Rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that one animal, their world is changed forever.” – Unidentified

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” – Joshua Billings

“In rescuing animals, I lost my mind but found my soul.” – Unidentified

“When I gaze into an animal’s eyes, I fail to perceive an animal. There is life here, I see. I spot a buddy. I sense a soul.” – A.D. Williams

A portion of the soul is dormant until it has loved an animal.” – Frances Anatole

“Saving one animal won’t change the world, but for that one animal, the world changes forever.” – Unidentified

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – The Mahatma Gandhi

“Animals in rescue aren’t damaged; they’ve just lived longer than other animals. We would refer to them as wise if they were human.” – Unidentified

“The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.” – Charles Darwin

“In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog.” – Unidentified

“The best therapist has fur and four legs.” – Unidentified

Although saving one dog won’t alter the course of history, it will alter the dog’s world forever.” – Unidentified

Last words:

These quotations succinctly capture the enormous influence that adopting an animal from a shelter can have not only on the lives of the animals themselves, but also on the people who give them a home and a heart. Every adoption serves as evidence of kindness, understanding, and the strong link that exists between people and animals. Thus, keep these words in mind and the immense happiness that you will experience if you decide to adopt from a shelter if you’re thinking about adding a new furry friend to your family.