For every dog that has a loving home, ten more need one. If you are
a home looking for that special best friend,
these are the very best places to
look. Everything from Special Need Pets, Pure Breed Rescues,
No-Kill shelters
and what you should know about adopting a dog.
When you are first considering adding a dog to your family and you thoroughly
thought
the next most daunting question is usually: "Where's the best place and
how do I know
what type of dog will work for me?" For long-time readers, my next
answer will probably be obvious.
Go to your local animal shelter or Humane
Society. It's my favourite answer,
and I'm most happy to tell you why I think
so.
Reason Number One for New Dog People
Nobody wants a home to work out
well and be a good match more than the people who work at the shelters and
rescues.
They will do their utmost best to ensure that the dog you leave with is
the right dog for you in every way possible.
These good-hearted people know the
quirks and personalities of the dogs they work, have assessed them
and can often
tell you why the dog was relinquished in the first place. More often than not,
the dog they match you up with is better for you than any dog you may have
bought from a breeder.