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Pet adoption is the process of transferring
responsibility for a pet that was previously owned by another party such
as a person, shelter, or rescue organization. Common sources for adoptable
pets are animal shelters and rescue groups. Some organizations give
adopters ownership of the pet, while others use a guardianship model
wherein the organization retains some control over the animal's future use
or care. Online pet adoption sites have databases, searchable by the
public, of pets being housed by thousands of animal shelters and rescue
groups."
Pet adoption - Wikipedia. (2010, October 1). Pet Adoption - Wikipedia.
