Breed enthusiasts frequently search Petfinder looking for their breed in municipal shelters; the rescue group often takes these animals, making room for other animals at the shelter. Yet many people looking for a new pet end up buying one because they can’t find what they want in their local shelter or don’t want to go there for fear that it will be too upsetting. Betsy’s previous volunteer work with a local rescue made her aware of the plight of unwanted animals, so that’s where the Sauls devoted their energy. Local government-run animal control facilities and animal shelters take in stray and unwanted animals and usually house them for a set period of time. This is important because spare time is scarce for rescue workers and time is usually of the essence for the animals. Rescue groups can track the number of hits each animal gets or can break down interest by breed. The pictures posted on Petfinder allow breed specialists to locate and save dogs that they never would have known about otherwise. Since its inception, Petfinder has been behind the placement of more than 12 million animals.
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