Baby Boy saved Susan Graham’s life. Now, Susan is committed to sharing just how life-changing adopting a pet can be.
Susan was suffering from severe depression when she walked into San Diego Humane Society’s San Diego Campus on Gaines Street. She hoped adopting a dog would help improve her mental health and bring happiness into her home.
All it took was one look at Baby Boy to know she was making the right decision. Shortly after bringing home the 2-year-old pug mix, she felt joy begin to blossom.
“When I adopted Baby Boy, I never expected so much love,” said Susan. “He is my life, my dream come true and exactly what I needed. I am so happy.”
Susan had never owned a dog before Baby Boy, but now she can’t picture her life without him. He is by her side day in and day out, providing her with companionship and healing her heart.
During their outings, the pair have become unofficial ambassadors for adoption, with Baby Boy stealing the hearts of everyone he meets and Susan encouraging those same people to find their own best friend at San Diego Humane Society. Susan’s message is loud and clear: Adopting a pet changes their life — but it also changes yours.
With October being Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and shelters still overflowing with record numbers of pets, now is the perfect time to adopt your new family member.
Animals of all ages, breeds and sizes can be found at San Diego Humane Society’s four campuses in San Diego, El Cajon, Escondido and Oceanside, and at other shelters and rescues throughout the county. And when you adopt, you are not only saving a life and adding immense love to your home, but also receiving great benefits.
All pets in San Diego County shelters go home vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered, saving adopters hundreds of dollars on essential veterinary care. Plus, most shelters and rescues, including San Diego Humane Society, have an adoption guarantee, meaning you can return the pet for any reason if it doesn’t work out.
Shelters across the nation have been facing a crisis brought on by having too many dogs to care for and not enough adopters to take them home. Amidst ongoing capacity challenges, San Diego Humane Society has been able to Stay at Zero euthanasia of healthy or treatable shelter pets, but the organization needs our community’s help to continue doing so.
Browse adoptable pets at sdhumane.org/adopt — and bring one home to save their life and change yours.
