With the proliferation of #AdoptDontShop on social media, people have started realizing the need for adopting pets instead of purchasing them from pet stores. These pets that are up for adoption need a loving and caring home, especially those that underwent traumatic experiences like abandonment and dogfighting. Although it’s good that people are taking notice of the problem, there are a few things that you should consider before you go to your local shelter and adopt an animal. The process of adopting an animal may vary from shelter.