Life is better with a dog, and our favorite breed is rescued. In celebration of National Mutt Day (July 31), we wanted to shed light on all the mixed breed dogs who are often overlooked in shelters across the country. 

They have so much love to give and deserve to find a forever home. Read on to learn ten reasons why you should adopt a mutt from your local shelter. 

1.     Mutts tend to live longer and are often healthier than purebred dogs

2.     Save lives -animal shelters are overflowing with mutts who need a home

3.     Get a dog with a unique look and personality

4.     More balanced temperament compared to some purebreds

5.     Experience unconditional love

6.     Adopting is more affordable than purchasing from breeder

7.     Some believe mutts are easier to train

8.     Reason to buy all those adorable bandanas and dog toys

9.     Improve your health with daily walks- get those 7-10,000 steps a day

10.  Endless laughs- the mix of breeds can result in quirky traits

There are countless benefits to adopting a dog. Head to your local shelter to discover more. I can personally say that it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Mutts are the best! 

We would love to hear all about your mutt/rescue dog in the comments. Adopt don't shop!

More Ways to Help

There are countless animals in shelters across the country waiting to find homes. Donate today to help feed these hungry animals while they wait. Every dollar helps.  

Your daily action on The Animal Rescue Site are also helping feed shelter animals across the country. 

Every time you click, play trivia, and shop, you are helping feed shelter pets. These actions take a few minutes each day but have a huge impact in the lives of homeless dogs and cats.

Animal shelters are overcrowded and rely on donations to feed all the animals in their care. We want to thank you for taking the time to help animals daily.