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Book: Shift Your Habit

4 The Love Of Animals

Save the Planet: Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life, but it reduces demand for purebred animals, which are more likely to have medical problems due to genetic abnormalities. Shift-It Tip: If you’re set on a purebred dog or cat, buy one from a rescue association instead of getting a pedigree from a breeder.

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Hilary Swank joins Home 4 The Holidays

4 The Love Of Animals

1, has helped more than 713,828 cats, dogs and other animals find homes. Nearly 4 million orphaned dogs and cats will be euthanized this year due to shelter over-crowding and lack of awareness about the importance of pet adoption. More than 25 percent of all dogs in shelters are purebreds. The goal is to find homes for 1.5