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Dog Rescues

When thinking about adding that one-of-a-kind dog to your family membership roster, consider checking out your local animal shelters or dog rescues first.

No one is more committed to making the perfect match between dog and potential adoptive family than the team working at the shelters and dog rescues. They consistently go the extra mile to ensure that the dog you select is the very best animal for you and your family, considering all aspects of your living environment and lifestyle in order to ascertain the best fit. These individuals are familiar with the behaviors and personalities of the dogs they care for, have assessed them, and may even be able to offer reasons why the dog was relinquished in the first place. In more cases than not, the special friend they match you with will be more suited to you and your family’s style than any dog you may have purchased from a breeder.

So often, animals lose their homes not because of behavioral issues but simply because previous owners have failed to thoroughly research the cost, time commitment, and care associated with dog ownership. Bottom line is, regardless of where you choose to purchase your dog i.e. breeders, shelters, or dog rescues do your homework. You’ll know in advance if you should forego the dog ownership scene (even if for the time being, and also save your dog from the stress of relocation.

One of the more difficult stages in a dog’s life to deal with (at least for some dog owners is the puppy era. As some dog owners will attest to, training a pup can test the patience of a saint. Adopting a more mature dog from shelters or dog rescues can place you well past the housetraining stage, the teething and destructive stage, and perhaps even the adolescent stage that has driven many an owner to the point of utter frustration.

For those potential owners who have their minds and hearts set on getting a puppy, there are certainly many of them, of all mixes and breeds, to be discovered, adopted and taken home from your local shelters or dog rescues. Often these puppies are brought in as a litter, because someone simply doesn’t want the hassle of caring for them.

Most dogs in shelters or dog rescues are in their very best stage of life, mellow, comfortable, and happy to be a part of a loving, caring family. Many adoptive families are discovering that the more mature dog makes for a wonderful companion and a delightful addition to their lives. It's a rewarding experience for all.