Animals are also rescued from local dog pounds when their owners can not be located. (afocinc.org)
Purebreds and mixed breeds frequently find themselves in the kennels of local dog pounds, and each one has his own set of personality traits, instinctual drives, and perhaps even training from a previous owner. (notinthedoghouse.com)
Years ago, people giving up their pets and people looking to adopt pets went to their local dog pounds and animal shelters. (njsrn.org)