Too often, people imagine shelters as sad, uncaring places where animals are neglected. In reality, shelters save thousands of lives every single year. Without them, countless dogs and cats would be left to fend for themselves on the streets, facing hunger, illness, injury, and danger.

The Adopt Don’t Shop Movement is more than an organization. We are a community of passionate animal welfare advocates who believe the only way to truly address the overpopulation crisis in our country’s shelters is to make adoption the only option.