According to the most current statistics, more than eight million dogs and cats are dropped off to the 5,000 animal shelters in the United States each year. Over half of these will be euthanized, so when you decide to adopt a dog rather than buy one from a pet store or breeder, you’ve done a wonderful humanitarian effort.
Because people generally have no knowledge of these animals pasts, choosing and caring for an adopted dog can be difficult. To help with this process we’ve compiled this list of 4 important items to consider when adopting a dog from a shelter to insure as many lives are spared as possible as well as keeping your new relationship turbulence-free:
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Feb 24, 2008 | | Dog Adopting
A dog shelter or animal rescue group is a good starting point in your quest to find the perfect four-legged companion. Many people rule adopting a dog from a dog shelter or rescue group because they fear that the dogs are damaged goods. An animal rescue group does take stray dogs from the street but a g shelter isn’t a place where bad or damaged dogs are discarded. In many cases, a canine will find themselves in a shelter because their owner can no longer accommodate them. This happens sometimes when people are forced to rent an apartment that will not accept pets, travel frequently for business, start a family or move into a city dwelling that isn’t suitable for their dog. Shelters, for many of these dogs, are their last hope for being put into a loving home. With a constant new stream of dogs, all in need of a home, there is simply no place to house every single dog and some may be put to sleep if a potential savior doesn’t step forward.
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Jan 26, 2008 | | Dog Adopting
You know what it’s like. You see a cute curly haired puppy in the pet store, with big brown eyes begging for your attention. Next thing you know, you’re walking down the pet food aisle at the supermarket buying dinner for your new puppy. It’s not hard to get sucked in by a puppy. However, sharing your home with a four-legged friend can be one of life’s greatest pleasures.
Adopting a dog is a big decision. Dogs require lots of time, money, and commitment, as they can live from 9 to 15 years, depending on the breed. Owning a dog can be very rewarding, but you must think it through before adopting one.
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Jan 25, 2008 | | Dog Adopting