Author: Kelly Marshall
One of the saddest experiences for many dogs is becoming lost,
separated or abandoned by their family. Often dogs become
homeless when an owner has to move to a new town or city and is
not able to take the dog with them. Many times when owners pass
away the family doesn't want to keep the dog and turns them
over to a rescue.
There are many different breed rescues located all around the
world. These organizations are usually staffed entirely by
volunteers that rescue abandoned dogs and care for them while
looking for suitable homes. Often the volunteers choose to
provide homes for the dogs so they are not kept in kennels.
This process also allows the volunteers to get to know the dogs
and see how they interact with children and other pets within
their household. Some of the "foster" homes also offer some
basic training for the rescued dogs if they do not have a good
understanding of the basic commands.
Dogs that are brought into the rescue with a known history are
often easier to find homes for. Usually puppies are not brought
to a rescue, but there are often a high number of senior dogs
left at rescue shelters that are very hard to find homes for.
Benefits To Getting A Dog From A Shelter
For those families that would like to get a dog that already
has basic training, is housebroken, and also is spayed or
neutered a dog from a rescue is a perfect option. Often these
dogs are very well trained and there is a good record of the
interaction that they have with their foster families. These
families work to socialize the dogs as well as find out if they
are good with children, other dogs as well as pets. Volunteers
that work in the shelters are very familiar with the breeds and
their characteristics.
The dogs from shelters are always spayed or neutered. The cost
to adopt a dog from a shelter is often less than most vets fees
are for just the spay or neuter. All vaccinations are up to date
and the dogs are usually treated for fleas, parasites and
heartworms prior to adoption.
Dogs from a rescue are often very loving dogs that are eager to
find a good home and a permanent place to live. Many people that
have adopted a dog from a shelter report that the dogs are very
affectionate and loyal, almost as if they realize that they
have been specially chosen.
The cost to obtain a dog from a rescue shelter is usually
between one and two hundred dollars. Often dogs that have
required a lot of veterinarian services may require an
additional amount of a donation to cover the added expenses.
All the fees obtained from the adopted dogs are used to buy
food, provide shelter and veterinarians services as well as
advertise and find homes for other dogs in the shelter.
If you want to get a dog of a particular breed consider
adopting one of the many dogs currently in a rescue shelter. If
you have a shelter in your area you also may wish to volunteer
to help dogs in the shelter or even become a foster family for
dogs looking for permanent homes.
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