Consider a Rescue Dog as a Pet
You may not think that an older dog would be as loving a companion, nor as fun, as a
puppy. But, you're wrong. Older dogs can adapt to a new home, and with less work
involved than a puppy. Most dogs adjust to their new "pack" with little of no problems.
Why go through the hassle of cleaning up after a puppy, going through the "teething"
of a puppy, or dealing with the energy of a new puppy? Skip all that, and give a
rescue a new home.
Rescues are dogs that have been retrieved from shelters, or pounds, where their
previous owners have abandoned them. Some may have legitimately been lost but no owner
has claimed them. "Rescue" people make it their life's work to get purebred dogs out,
before they are killed. Most breeds have national associations that organize their
rescue efforts. The AKC has a site for
Breed Rescue Organizations . Contact the rescue organization for any breed you may
be interested in, and find out how to adopt a rescue.
Your heart will be all the fuller with the love of a rescue.
Get more information about Canine Rescue at The Dog Owner's Guide Magazine.
Also check out All About Beagle Rescue
which applies to any breed you may consider.
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