5 Great Reasons To Adopt A Rescue Dog

Is there a dog-sized space on your couch (and in your heart) just waiting to be filled? Adopting a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding decisions you'll ever make. In celebration of National Rescue Dog Day on May 20th, coined by children's book author Lisa Wiehebrink, here are five reasons to check your local shelter or humane society for your newest four-legged family member.

5 Reasons To Adopt A Rescue Dog

1 You can adopt a puppy, adult, or senior dog
While puppies are adorable, the first 12-18 months of their life can be incredibly difficult. Puppies need near-constant supervision , consistent training, and round-the-clock care. A fully grown or even a senior rescue dog may be fully trained, will have a more stable, predictable temperament, and may already have adapted to living conditions similar to yours - many come from families with other pets and/or kids and are already known to get along with others.

2 Adoption is cost effective
Shelters and humane societies charge a reasonable adoption fee for dogs that are up-to-date on their vaccines, already have a microchip, and will most likely already be spayed and neutered, all for much less than the cost of these services combined. While owning a dog comes with recurring costs like food and annual checkups, flea and tick preventatives , and unexpected vet bills, a low-cost adoption fee can free up your budget for spoiling your new four-legged family member.

3 Rescue fees support a great cause
When you adopt a puppy or dog from a shelter or humane society, their adoption fee goes towards the health, care, and support of other animals in need. Conversely, purchasing a dog from an inhumane breeding practice tied to a pet store, puppy mill, or backyard breeder enables them to continue producing unhealthy puppies raised in poor conditions As an aside, though, if you're
ethically adopt a purebred dog, you can purchase through a registered dog breederto support their mission to preserve the breed and produce healthy puppies with a desirable temperament. It's also possible to rescue a purebred dog through a shelter, from a breed-specific rescue, or even from a breeder who may adopt out dogs that may have minor flaws or have retired from their breeding program.

4 You'll save two lives
Though many organizations are no-kill and will only euthanize dogs that suffer serious health or behavioral issues, they may have to turn away diets, while other shelters may still put dogs down due to overcrowding. Rescuing takes a dog out of the adoption pool and potentially saves them from euthanasia. Plus, you'll free up their spot for another dog in need.

5 Every dog ​​has a story
Some dogs in shelters are surrendered by their former owners, while others are picked up as strays by animal control. Some are taken in from unfit or inhumane conditions such as hoarding situations or puppy mills. Others are relinquished when their primary caretaker moves into a nursing home or has passed away. Every rescue dog deserves a happily-ever-after, and if you're lucky, you can help start their next chapter.
Ready to meet the furry love of your life? Check your local shelter or humane society's online adoption listings or call today to set up an appointment to meet their adoptable dogs.

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Every pet deserves to live a long, happy, healthy life.