Melissa Ferrick: Don't Buy While Animals Die

For more than a decade, singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick has used music to express her feelings about the issues and experiences that have touched her the most. Through her albums and tours with artists such as the Indigo Girls, Morrissey, and Ani DiFranco, Melissa has reached millions of people with messages about her struggles and how she has survived in the face of adversity. Now, Melissa is speaking up for those who have no voice: the millions of animals waiting to be adopted in animal shelters across the country.

With the tagline "Don't buy while animals die," Melissa's new PETA ad urges people to "Be a lifesaver—always spay or neuter, and never buy from breeders or pet stores."

Every year, nearly 4 million dogs and cats are put to death in animal shelters in the U.S. because there are not enough good homes. When you adopt a cat or a dog from a shelter, you'll save a life and avoid contributing to the companion animal overpopulation crisis by supporting breeders or pet shops.

You can help! If you are thinking about adding a dog or a cat to your family, visit your local shelter and adopt an animal in need of a loving home. Also, sign PETA's pledge to end animal homelessness today.