You can also influence other people to follow your example

First of all, I think that there are a lot of individuals who want to adopt a pet from a shelter but they are not sure or determined to complete the mission because they are afraid. Maybe they are scared of how these animals will react or that they cannot train them, or that they are sick… there may be many reasons that stop them from doing so. So, if there is someone who can explain to them how things work and see another person who did this they will do the same. 

“When you proudly tell others you chose to rescue an animal, you’re sending a message that individuals can take effective action to save lives, fight cruelty, and end suffering,” says DiCicco. “The movement starts with one, but can expand to a family, then to a community, then to many communities.”

“They’re ready to learn what love is if you’re ready to show them,” says DiCicco. “Approximately 1.6 million dogs are adopted each year, so you won’t be alone in adding a dog from a shelter to your family.”