Pet adoption

Hello, my name is Rita and I am a student of Applied foreign languages at Marijampole College.
This is my individual task for the course in conference interpreting
Today I will talk about pet adoption.
The reason why I chose this topic is because I have 3 pets myself and without them I couldn’t imagine my life. So to begin with there are numerous reasons why people should make the wise decision and adopt, and today I am going to list them.
• Every dog or cat not purchased from a pet store or backyard breeder improves the overpopulation problem created by irresponsibility and greed.
• There are plenty of animals to choose from at most shelters. They come in every age, shape, size, colour and breed mix.
• Compared to the cost of purchasing a pet, adopting one from an animal shelter is relatively inexpensive. And if you get a slightly older pet, there's a good chance he is fully vaccinated and neutered.
• Adopting an older pet allows you to skip over the time consuming, often frustrating puppy or kitten development stage of life.
• Adopting a mature dog or cat you already know what size she'll grow to, the thickness and colour of her coat and her basic temperament.
• If you have kids, and especially if the new pet will belong to a child, adopting a shelter animal can open a young person's eyes to the plight of homeless pets. It can also help him learn compassion and responsibility.
• An older adoptive pet can be the perfect companion for an older person. Many middle-aged and senior pets require less physical exertion and attention than younger animals.
• An adopted pet can enrich your life in ways both big and small. The unconditional love and loyalty of a dog or cat can lift depression, ease loneliness, lower blood pressure, and give you a reason to get up in the morning. A kitty asleep in your lap feels warm and comforting. A dog that loves to walk or run outdoors can be just the incentive you need to start exercising regularly.
There are countless benefits to pet ownership, and when you know you saved your furry companion from an unpleasant fate, it makes the bond you share that much more meaningful.
Saving a pet will not change the world, but surely for that dog or cat, the world will change forever.
Thank you for your attention.