When it comes to choosing a breed, many people want a certain breed – a Labrador, German Shepherd, Spaniel, or whatever. But when it comes to brass studs, the economies of the situation, we can’t always pay the price for a purebred puppy. Life and family get in the way, competing for finances. This is where Dog Rescues can step into the gap and fill a need.

Dog rescues are run by people who care enough about dogs that have been abused, abandoned, or abandoned by their previous owners. The goal of these organizations is to find a new home with loving parents so that these unfortunate dogs can live the rest of their lives in a safe and loving environment.

Dog rescues are typically tailored to a particular breed of dog. This makes life easier as once you have found one for the breed you are interested in, it is simply a case of signing up and waiting for the right dog to arrive. They will usually have a contact list to keep you informed when new dogs come in.

Finding a rescued dog can be as simple as looking in your yellow pages or searching the internet. If you do a regional search by placing your city in the search terms, you will get results closest to you.

One thing you should be prepared for with a dog rescue is third-degree research on your suitability as a potential adoptive parent. Don’t worry, they stop before the bright lights and the coshes.

Be prepared to give them details about the dog’s previous ownership, your family, your home and yard, and where you plan to keep the dog. They will also want to know about your dog training experience and how you discipline your dog. And they will also spend time talking to you, trying to assess your character and how it will fit in with the particular dog you are thinking of adopting.

Be patient, there is a good reason for it. All they are trying to do is make sure you and the dog are a perfect fit. The last thing they want is for the dog to return to them at some point in the future. These dogs already lost once. They have often suffered abuse and neglect and have fears and neuroses. The goal of Dog Rescue is to prevent that from happening again and to give the dog a good chance at living a happy life for the rest of his days.
So with all this being said, what can you expect from a rescue dog? The obvious difference will be the price you pay. Expect to pay a couple hundred dollars instead of the $ 1000 + for a purebred puppy.

Why so much for a rescue dog? It must be remembered that these dogs have often been abused or neglected and come to the rescue of dogs in poor condition. They often have ticks, fleas, skin problems, worms, and poor or non-existent vaccination records.

All of these things must be addressed before the dog can be considered ready for re-adoption. So the two hundred dollars is easily absorbed by vet bills, feeding bills, etc.

Which brings up another problem. Due to its previous ownership and possible abuse and neglect, be prepared to accept that the dog you adopt may need additional treatment to repair the damage caused by the previous owners. Therefore, there may be an ongoing cost for additional treatment. Over time, your rescue dog may cost you more.

You can also expect your rescue dog to be older. Teenage and older dogs are more likely to be rescued than puppies. There is an advantage to this, as older dogs have developed their personalities, making it easier to get an idea of ​​the dogs temperament and adapt it to your needs.

This pairing of dog and foster parent is both ways. You have to wonder if you are the right fit for a rescue dog.

Cost factors aside, there are a number of things to ask yourself:

o Is my life and my home stable enough for such a dog? Due to past abuse, these dogs need a stable loving environment to repair the mental damage they have suffered.

o Can I, or my family, provide the daily care, grooming, and medical attention that may be needed?

o Can I provide the training or retraining that may be needed? Abused dogs often have incontinence problems that can take a long time to heal. Some dogs also need home training again. Can you face that?

o What age and sex of dog do I want? Is an older dog better suited to your home? Many dog ​​rescues have trouble finding a home for male dogs for some reason. Could you be an exception and provide a home for a male dog?

For obvious reasons, many of the best potential parents for these dogs are older couples. Usually your children have grown up and blown up the nest and have time in your hands to give the dog the care and attention it needs to fully recover from the physical and mental stress it has suffered.

There is another advantage of a rescue dog over a purebred puppy. Once your rescue dog has recovered from the mistreatment of its previous owners, then you will have a dog that appreciates exactly what you have done for him. You have experienced the bad and know that now you have it right. The result is a loyal and friendly companion for life.