October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month which means it is the perfect opportunity to help the homeless dogs in our community find loving, happy homes. Deciding to adopt a shelter dog is an important decision. It can be tough to consider everything you will need to be prepared, but the rewards of adopting a four-legged friend outweigh most concerns and fears many people have concerning pet adoption. Here are our five favorite reasons why you should consider adopting a shelter dog.

You are saving more than one life! It goes without saying that when you adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue, you are saving a life—but you are actually saving more than one. By adopting, you are helping make space at GMHS for another pet in need and helping to give them the opportunity to find their forever family.

You will receive unconditional love. Many people worry about connecting with a shelter dog, but these deserving pups have so much love to give—and they will not ever stop giving it to you once ...