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What are the benefits of adopting a dog from a shelter?
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The benefits of adopting a dog from a shelter include saving a life, saving money, receiving a pet already spayed/neutered and vaccinated, having more information on the pet's background, helping reduce animal overpopulation, and fostering a sense of pride and satisfaction in saving an animal. Additionally, adopting from a shelter often means that the dog will be more grateful and loyal, due to having been through a traumatic experience.