Post by Katey on May 21, 2006 14:05:02 GMT
Before you even think about buying a puppy from a breeder, spare a thought for the thousands of wonderful dogs sat in tiny kennels, longing for love.
The majority of rescue dogs are pedigrees who's owner's have separated, emigrated or moved into rented accommodation etc, they know how to behave, how to live in a home and how to show you they care - even if no one is there to care for them
Rescue centers see all sorts - from abandoned 6 month old Jack Russells
to Greyhounds cast off from the racing industry
There are also single breed rescue centers who specialize in one breed, there are thousands of these for all types of dog across the country.
Dogs in kennels become very stressed. A lot of the dogs will spend all day barking at nothing or pacing around their kennel
This gives the wrong impression to potential owners, but give the dog a change to show you what it's really like and your ideas could be totally transformed
(Leo, the Golden Retriever featured barking above)
Many dogs loose a lot of weight due to kennel stress which also puts off potential owners as they put the weight loss down to health problems
Some dogs however are better behaved in the kennels than out of them! Jack, the Jack Russell for example looks calm and placid to people viewing through the bars and has found several homes this way
However he has always been returned when they have found out that in reality he needs hours of exercise
German Shepherds are a major issue for rescue centers and are the second most common breed in rescue (after Greyhounds). German Shepherds carry a lot of baggage, with people assuming they are aggressive. Shepherds can be in a rescue for several years before being re homed, however by this time, most have become mentally ill and been PTS, kennel stress effects German Shepherds far more than any other breed. Shepherds make fabulous pets, they are loyal, playful and fun to share a home with
Bruno (above & below) lived with an alcoholic who rarely fed him, abused him and then tried to get him put down so he didn't have to care for him any more...despite all this, Bruno loves people and just wants to play!
So please, before you purchase that cute little puppy, spare a thought for dogs like us...before our time runs out
In memory of all rescue dogs, put to sleep because no one was willing to offer them the home they deserved
The majority of rescue dogs are pedigrees who's owner's have separated, emigrated or moved into rented accommodation etc, they know how to behave, how to live in a home and how to show you they care - even if no one is there to care for them
Rescue centers see all sorts - from abandoned 6 month old Jack Russells
to Greyhounds cast off from the racing industry
There are also single breed rescue centers who specialize in one breed, there are thousands of these for all types of dog across the country.
Dogs in kennels become very stressed. A lot of the dogs will spend all day barking at nothing or pacing around their kennel
This gives the wrong impression to potential owners, but give the dog a change to show you what it's really like and your ideas could be totally transformed
(Leo, the Golden Retriever featured barking above)
Many dogs loose a lot of weight due to kennel stress which also puts off potential owners as they put the weight loss down to health problems
Some dogs however are better behaved in the kennels than out of them! Jack, the Jack Russell for example looks calm and placid to people viewing through the bars and has found several homes this way
However he has always been returned when they have found out that in reality he needs hours of exercise
German Shepherds are a major issue for rescue centers and are the second most common breed in rescue (after Greyhounds). German Shepherds carry a lot of baggage, with people assuming they are aggressive. Shepherds can be in a rescue for several years before being re homed, however by this time, most have become mentally ill and been PTS, kennel stress effects German Shepherds far more than any other breed. Shepherds make fabulous pets, they are loyal, playful and fun to share a home with
Bruno (above & below) lived with an alcoholic who rarely fed him, abused him and then tried to get him put down so he didn't have to care for him any more...despite all this, Bruno loves people and just wants to play!
So please, before you purchase that cute little puppy, spare a thought for dogs like us...before our time runs out
In memory of all rescue dogs, put to sleep because no one was willing to offer them the home they deserved
