As many adoptive pet parents can attest, a rescue dog seems to understand you have saved his life. Often, the bond that forms between shelter dogs and their new owners is exceptionally close and enduring. There is no greater kindness you can offer a frightened, confused shelter pet than a place in your heart and home. I hope you'll give it some thought.
💝 1 💝 Adopting a dog from a kill shelter quite literally saves a life. We are from a no-kill shelter but it also matters, it frees up space for another deserving dog waiting for a forever home, or for an older or special needs pet who may not find a new family before the end of his natural life.
💝 2 💝 Every dog not purchased from a pet store or backyard breeder is a vote against irresponsible breeding for profit. When the demand for puppy mill and other inhumanely bred dogs dries up, mill operators and other reckless puppy suppliers will be forced to find other "hobbies."
💝 3 💝 There are many dogs to choose from. They come in both genders, and every age, shape, size, coat color, and breed mix, even purebreds dogs sometimes end up abandoned or unclaimed. When it comes to shelter dogs, diversity it is.
💝 4 💝 If you can't adopt you can become a virtual parent, a distant guardian angel for one of the dogs but let's talk, we really do non-local adoptions and we can find out what transport arrangements are available if that was the impediment.
💝 5 💝 Most shelters charge a nominal fee to adopt a pet – a fee that is quite a bit less than you'll pay to a breeder or pet store. That will leave you with some extra cash for essential supplies and a few goodies for your new canine pal. And don't forget to set a little money aside for that all-important first visit to your pet's new veterinarian.
💝 6 💝 If you adopt an adult dog, what you see is what you get when it comes to your dog's size, coat color, and basic temperament. And she might already be house trained and know basic obedience commands like sit, stay, and down. Please consider adopting a senior, an older dog that deserves just as much if not more, for he might have been literally waiting for all his life.
💝 7 💝 An older adoptive pet can make a wonderful companion for an older person. Many middle-aged and senior dogs require less physical exertion and attention than younger animals.
💝 8 💝 We do assessments on each animal to determine things like temperament, whether the pet is good with other pets and children.
💝 9 💝 If you have kids, and especially if the new dog will belong to a child, adopting a shelter animal can open a young person's eyes to the plight of homeless pets. It can also help him learn compassion and responsibility, as well as how wonderful it feels to provide a forever home to a dog that might otherwise live life in a cage, or be euthanized.
💝 10 💝 An adopted dog can enrich your life in ways big and small. The unconditional love and acceptance of a dog can lift depression, ease loneliness, lower blood pressure, and give you a reason to get up in the morning. A dog that loves to walk or run outdoors can be just the incentive you need to start exercising regularly.
When prospective adopters show an interest in the dog there is needed a constructive dialogue between shelter personnel and would-be adopters to make the best possible match between the dog and a prospective family.
Based on those evaluations, shelter staff can help match the right dog with the right family.
If you don't find your dream dog, talk with the shelter employees or the volunteers who handle adoptions, and let them know about the kind of dog you’re hoping to adopt. They may remember you when a dog who may be suited to your needs comes along.
💝 1 💝 Adopting a dog from a kill shelter quite literally saves a life. We are from a no-kill shelter but it also matters, it frees up space for another deserving dog waiting for a forever home, or for an older or special needs pet who may not find a new family before the end of his natural life.
💝 2 💝 Every dog not purchased from a pet store or backyard breeder is a vote against irresponsible breeding for profit. When the demand for puppy mill and other inhumanely bred dogs dries up, mill operators and other reckless puppy suppliers will be forced to find other "hobbies."
💝 3 💝 There are many dogs to choose from. They come in both genders, and every age, shape, size, coat color, and breed mix, even purebreds dogs sometimes end up abandoned or unclaimed. When it comes to shelter dogs, diversity it is.
💝 4 💝 If you can't adopt you can become a virtual parent, a distant guardian angel for one of the dogs but let's talk, we really do non-local adoptions and we can find out what transport arrangements are available if that was the impediment.
💝 5 💝 Most shelters charge a nominal fee to adopt a pet – a fee that is quite a bit less than you'll pay to a breeder or pet store. That will leave you with some extra cash for essential supplies and a few goodies for your new canine pal. And don't forget to set a little money aside for that all-important first visit to your pet's new veterinarian.
💝 6 💝 If you adopt an adult dog, what you see is what you get when it comes to your dog's size, coat color, and basic temperament. And she might already be house trained and know basic obedience commands like sit, stay, and down. Please consider adopting a senior, an older dog that deserves just as much if not more, for he might have been literally waiting for all his life.
💝 7 💝 An older adoptive pet can make a wonderful companion for an older person. Many middle-aged and senior dogs require less physical exertion and attention than younger animals.
💝 8 💝 We do assessments on each animal to determine things like temperament, whether the pet is good with other pets and children.
💝 9 💝 If you have kids, and especially if the new dog will belong to a child, adopting a shelter animal can open a young person's eyes to the plight of homeless pets. It can also help him learn compassion and responsibility, as well as how wonderful it feels to provide a forever home to a dog that might otherwise live life in a cage, or be euthanized.
💝 10 💝 An adopted dog can enrich your life in ways big and small. The unconditional love and acceptance of a dog can lift depression, ease loneliness, lower blood pressure, and give you a reason to get up in the morning. A dog that loves to walk or run outdoors can be just the incentive you need to start exercising regularly.
When prospective adopters show an interest in the dog there is needed a constructive dialogue between shelter personnel and would-be adopters to make the best possible match between the dog and a prospective family.
Based on those evaluations, shelter staff can help match the right dog with the right family.
If you don't find your dream dog, talk with the shelter employees or the volunteers who handle adoptions, and let them know about the kind of dog you’re hoping to adopt. They may remember you when a dog who may be suited to your needs comes along.
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