The 1st Annual Nationwide “Adopt, Don’t Shop!” Day

Make plans to act for companion animals on December 20th

The Saturday before Christmas is the biggest puppy-buying day of the year. This year, In Defense of Animals is teaming up with activists in dozens of cities around the country to educate the public about the horrors of pet factories (puppy mills) and encourage people to adopt a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue group instead of buying one from a pet store.

What:    "Adopt, Don't Shop! Day"
When:    December 20th, 12-3 pm
Where:   Your local pet shop
Almost all pet stores around the nation that sell animals are supplied by inhumane commercial breeding facilities, pet factories, where the breeding animals are imprisoned for life and used as breeding machines. Meanwhile, it’s estimated that nearly 5 million healthy cats and dogs (many of them purebred) are euthanized in American shelters every year simply because there aren’t enough homes for them.
Make a commitment today to take action for the victims of pet factories and companion animal overpopulation!

Join In Defense of Animals and friends at your local pet store to help end the abuses of pet factories.
If you decide to plan your own event, IDA can provide you with supplies, tips, and send e-alerts to IDA members in your community to help get people to join your efforts. Please send any questions or event details to Caroline@idausa.org.
If you can’t plan or attend an event, Adopt an Activist instead! Click to see how you can help make our demos successful without ever leaving your computer! For more information on the cruel nature of puppy mills, visit http://www.idausa.org/campaigns/puppymills/index.html.