In the United States, there are literally thousands of wonderful Dogs and Cats looking for a home at any given time. The bad economy even magnifies this situation and adds fuel to the fire. If you are looking for a pet that would really appreciate a home, give one of these animals a chance. You will probably find that this would be one of the smartest decisions you ever made. I used to work as a volunteer for the Hinsdale Humane Society and I learned first hand on how many great animals are out there just dreaming of the day when they will receive a good home. You don’t have to go out and pay $1,000 or more to get a good dog. For a fee of usually under $100 you could get a devoted friend that will end up being one of the most devoted animals you ever had.