{"id":481,"date":"2020-08-22T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-22T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/?p=481"},"modified":"2020-08-12T09:31:17","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T14:31:17","slug":"five-reasons-to-adopt-a-mixed-breed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/five-reasons-to-adopt-a-mixed-breed\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Reasons to Adopt a Mixed Breed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Alisha Yamauchi, ZimmVet Pet Hotel Staff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chewie.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-484\" width=\"292\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chewie.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chewie-1125x1500.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chewie-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Chewie-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you considering adding a new pet to your family? If so, check out these great reasons to adopt a mixed breed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Mixed breeds tend to live longer than purebreds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mixed breeds result in a lower chance of certain health problems, such as hip dysplasia, luxating patella, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Mixed breeds are so unique<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most interesting things about mixed breeds is you can get so many different variations. You never know what they will look like and most likely won\u2019t find another who looks quite like them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Adoption comes with benefits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only will you be helping and supporting a wonderful business but adopting from shelters will ensure that your dog will be in good health and will be a good match to fit your needs. So, whether you have children, cats, or other dogs at home, there are many different kinds of lovely mixed breeds that you\u2019ll be able to find at a shelter that would be perfect for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Mixed breeds are more budget-friendly<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally it is more expensive to purchase a purebred dog. When adopting a shelter dog, you will find that the cost is usually lower and may include basic wellness services such as vaccinations and altering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. You\u2019d save a life<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When adopting from a shelter you are giving the shelter more resources and revenue to continue caring for more pets. You\u2019re also allowing for more strays to come into the shelter, and giving your dog their perfect forever home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Alisha Yamauchi, ZimmVet Pet Hotel Staff Are you considering adding a new pet to your family? 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