Many dogs and cats are up for adoption at local shelters, and prospective pet owners should be adopting them instead of buying their pets from a store. Even if you're not in the market for a new pet to bring home, you can help by visiting your local shelter's website and sharing pets on your Facebook page, tweeting them to your Twitter followers and pinning them to your Pinterest page to help generate viral marketing support. Social media can help spread the word about great pets up for adoption and help them find a new home.
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