- Most rescue dogs are housebroken. An older dog can "hold it
"much more reliably for longer time periods and usually has been
housebroken before he or she is adopted.
- An older dog can usually be more reliable in respect of house manners.
He/she has been though the puppy stage of chewing and destruction of carpets and
bedding and underwear!
- A puppy will keep you awake most of the night. If you have had kids you
will have been there and done that! A rescue dog could offer you some peace and
quiet? Think about it?
- A rescue dog comes with all it's vaccinations, wormed and spayed in most
cases! i.e. you have no worries!
- What you see is what you get? Can you take the risk, will this animal fit
in with my lifestyle?Are you prepared to make adjustments in order to
cater for the needs of the animal? He/she looks very cute, but can you
stay the course if behavioral problems occur? Health issues etc., Are you able
financially to assist, you may be called on to do so.
- With a Rescue you get an instant companion, no waiting to have a dog that
will go anywhere do anything. Not a puppy that needs training! In fact the
opposite may be true, the dog may not be socialized or used to traveling in
motor vehicles. May not like your friend's dog! and may need training to
top do these things. Are you prepared to invest the time? If not do not
rescue.......
- Dogs who have been uprooted from their happy homes or have not had the
best start in life are more likely to bond completely and deeply with their new
owners. Those who have lost their family through death, divorce or lifestyle change
go though a terrible mourning process. Once attached to a new loving
family, they seem to want to please their new family to ensure they are never
homeless again.Most rescues make very affectionate and attentive loyal
companions.
- Not all rescue dogs are genetically or behaviorally inferior. Most have
out lived their usefulness as breed bitches or stud dogs. Or they might be a
novelty for some owners who see the dogs as a possession rather than a
friend of the family or a member of the household.Of course, some may not
have considered the time, effort and expense involved in being a dog
owner.
- Breed rescues will evaluate the dog, rehabilitate if necessary
and adopt the animal to a suitable home after checking the suitability of a
placement. whilst being realistic about the commitment needed from the new
owners to provide the dog with the best home possible.
- Choosing a rescue dog over a purchased dog will not solve the pet
population problem. So many are needed to be spayed or neutered before or
shortly after placement. Adopting a rescue dog can be the best decision and
addition to your family that you have ever made. Rescue one and get a devoted
affectionate friend for life.......
