Are you looking for a new pet? Perhaps a dog or cat? Did you know there are thousands upon thousands of homeless dogs and cats in shelters? Just because a dog or cat
ends
up in a shelter does not mean it cannot make a good pet. A lot of pets end up in shelters simply because the original owners did not do
their
homework, did not understand canine needs, did not research the breed, or mix of breeds in the dog and simply picked the wrong type
of pet.
OR never realized how much work a pet was, until they had one, and decided they didn't want the responsibility. Our pounds and
shelters are
full of excellent, but misunderstood dogs. By misunderstood I mean, most dogs are in the pound because they had owners who could
not
speak dog. Owners who didn't give the dog what it instinctually needed and in return they created a dog with issues. The two number
one
reasons a dog develops issues are, lack of exercise, and lack of leadership. Humans for get they are dealing with a canine animal and too
many times do not give the canine what he needs as that animal. When the dog does not act like that picture perfect image they had in
their
minds they assume they "didn't get a good one." and they "get rid" of the dog. That's the bad news. The good news is
since dogs live from day to day, meaning they do not dwell in the past or the future, it is absolutely possible to take a full grown dog and
start
over as if it is the first day of the rest of their life. Do it right and you will see a totally different dog than the owners who dumped the
dog at
the pound saw.
Successfully Adopting a Rescue Dog
| Note: If you are looking to find your dog a new home because
of behavior problems, do not give up on your pet just yet.
Most behavior problems can be fixed, no matter how bad they
are. Invest some time into studying dog psychologist, and a dog behavioral
expert, Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer). Cesar Millan
DVD's - Cesar Millan
Books. To prevent
problems or fix existing ones. |
There are many reasons why one should check into
getting a rescue animal FIRST when looking for a new pet. Shelters out
there are flooded with great pets who are just waiting for a home to love them.
A rescued animal will cost you less than buying a puppy from a breeder, is less work and
you will be saving a life!
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Check the listings to the left to find the right
rescue animal for your family!
If you do not see the type of
animal you are looking for there are currently no rescues signed up under
that category, but don't let that stop you. Chances are, if they don't have
what you are looking for, they will know a rescue who does. Check back often
as new rescues are signing up all the time.
