Dog Adoptions
If you’re considering purchasing that next adorable puppy instead I’d highly recommend you try visiting a dog adoptions rescue or shelter. Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding things because not only are you starting a friendship with a lifelong friend, but you’re also saving a life!
Reasons Dogs Are In Shelters
There are many reasons dogs end up at the animal shelter and many of shelter dogs will make suitable pets. As mentioned in the article The Rewards of Dog Adoptions: Not all dogs end up in shelters because they were necessarily bad or had behavioral problems Some of the reasons dogs end up in shelters are:
- People buy dogs without considering the effort and expense of dog ownership.
- Some end up there because an owner dies or goes into a nursing home.
- Some are also either given or simply dropped off there because of divorces and neither person wants or can care for the dog by themselves.
- But there’s many dogs end up discarded because they were used by breeders or puppy mills as sort of breeding machines. Then when they no longer serve that purpose, they are given up.
- And lets not forget the state of our economy and the home foreclosures. Many dogs are getting abandoned and left behind as homes are foreclosed.
Are There Pure Bred Dog Adoptions?
Remember this: …rescued dogs who have been neglected or abandoned need training to be a good member of your family. People don’t know that a good percentage of rescue dogs aren’t just mutts, but come from breeders or pet stores, and are pedigrees. Either way rescued dogs can make great pets and can, with your compassion and patience adapt to your lifestyle and family members. You`ll then be rewarded with their loyalty and affection. An abandoned dog is usually eager to become part of a loving pack where they feel safe and loved - since they are by nature pack animals. Many who adopt these rescued dogs describe their new family members as eager to please and form strong bonds with their human ‘pack’.
Dog Adoptions - The Story of Linus
Just 3 years ago I rescued my dog Linus, from a dog adoptions shelter in Los Angeles, CA. I’ll be honest with you if you’re like me then you’ll find it very sad to visit the shelters because you feel compelled to take every animal home with you. However, saving just one life will give you great satisfaction and in return you’ll be rewarded with your new dogs love, loyalty, and affection. I couldn’t stand the thought of being without my rescue dog, Linus and shiver at the thought of him being abandoned and left behind in the shelter.
If you haven’t already please consider dog adoptions rescues or shelters for your next dog. After you make the step (or leap) to adopt a dog don’t forget that a neglected or abandoned dog - as the one you just picked up from the shelter needs dog training to be a good member of the family. An absolute must have training tool for any dog is the SitStayFetch online dog training guide.
As I’ve read before Saving one dogs life may not make a difference to the world, but it makes a world of difference to the dog.
Aug 15, 2008 | 0 | Dog Adoptions
