For many Americans, this time of year is a time for giving and seeing the people you love. When we think of giving, what mainly comes to mind is presents; but there are many other ways to make an impact this holiday season. If you are looking for a new addition to your family, adopting a pet is the perfect gift that will bring joy into your family’s life as well as the pet’s life. Or, simply donating to your local animal shelter could help out in tons of ways.

There are many different adoption centers around the Metro Detroit area, the most popular being the Michigan Humane Society. The humane society prides itself on creating thousands of new families for pets, and with so many animals available; Adoption would be the ultimate gift to the animal, and your family. The humane society is also triple-matching donations this holiday season, so making a contribution would be highly appreciated.

Pet owners at RHS responded to the question, “How has adopting your pet impacted your life.” Junior Madisyn Kennedy said, “I think that adopting my pet has given me so much happiness and a really good companion in life.” 

Junior Chloe Huddleson said, “By bringing a happy animal for my family to love and care for.” 

Sophomore Audrey Henckel said, “It’s really improved my mental health, and made me happier.” 

Sophomore Evelyn Schultz said, “It’s been really great. I love my dog Marlin very much. He’s very special, he likes to run around the house and makes me very happy.”

Adopting a pet is an amazing change to add to your life, and doing it around the holiday season makes it that much more the merrier!