An adult mixed -
breed dog from a shelter or rescue group can be a good family dog.
Fosters and rescues are traditionally about pulling pure -
bred dogs from shelters; here comes along a new group called Foster 2 Home.
Not exact matches
While
shelter law enforcement entities do rescue some
dogs (American Pit Bull Terriers and other
breeds alike)
from bad situations, they tend to be the exception, not the rule for animal intake.
First started in 1999, the day celebrates
dogs as companions and promotes adoption
from animal
shelters, humane societies and
breed rescue clubs.
We support adopting
dogs from shelters regardless of their
breed and pedigree - in fact, mixed -
breed dogs offer many advantages - but we think it's important to raise awareness of these very special
dog breeds at risk.
Since he was also the manager of his local
shelter, he was able to use
breed stock
from various
dogs such as Greyhounds, Manchester Terriers, Rottweilers, Weimaraners, and others to develop the ultimate protector and companion.
GHP rescues cats and
dogs of all
breeds and ages; the majority of our animals were rescued
from high - kill
shelters in Georgia.
The ASPCA is on the ground assisting in the removal, transport,
sheltering and medical treatment of more than 130
dogs from a large, substandard
breeding facility — frequently referred to as a puppy mill — in Needham, Alabama.
We can help prevent improper
breeding by following the motto «adopt don't shop,» and adopting
dogs from shelters rather than buying
from breeders.
Zebrowski adopted his
dog, Ernie,
from a Rockland
shelter six years ago, and stresses the understanding that certain
breeds do not have a genetic predisposition to aggression.
The Williamson County Regional Animal
Shelter will no longer use breed labels to identify its adoptable dogs, according to a Tuesday announcement from the s
Shelter will no longer use
breed labels to identify its adoptable
dogs, according to a Tuesday announcement
from the
sheltershelter.
From purebreds to mixed
breeds, puppies and kittens to already trained adult pets, you're sure to find the right cat or
dog for you in a nearby
shelter or humane society using the Adopt a Pet pet search.
Too many
dogs end up in rescue
shelters on the back of misguided purchases
from those who have bought in to the myth that low shedding or so - called hypoallergenic
dog breeds are zero maintenance.
Name: Jak Age: 10.5 years Gender: Male
Breed: Corgi / Australian Shepherd mix Weight: 30 lbs
Dog friendly: No, Jak is fearful of other
dogs Cat friendly: Unknown Kid friendly: No, Jak has a bite history with a child and is very fearful of them House trained: Yes Crate trained: Yes Energy level: Moderate History:
From a
shelter in Oklahoma Adoption Fee: $ 200
From the Foster: Jak recently arrived to SHH.
If you are considering rescuing a
dog from a
shelter, pure or mixed
bred, this article has a lot of tips that will help you in that decision.
Name: Phoenix Age: DOB Approx. 4/10/14 Gender: Female
Breed: Pitty Weight: 40
Dog friendly: Yes, needs one in the home Cat friendly: No Kid friendly: No House Trained: Yes Crate Trained: Yes Energy level: Moderate History: Pulled
from a
shelter when pregnant Adoption Fee: $ 300.00
Know Your
Breeds Whether you're buying a
dog from a pet store or adopting
from a
shelter, you should research the
breed you're considering and make sure it's a good match for your lifestyle.
Part of the decision making process when deciding on a
breed of
dog or adopting a
dog from a
shelter is how much the pup will cost you each month for the basics — food, housing, vet bills, toys, leash, collar, obedience classes, etc..
Yet, researchers
from Western University of Health Sciences [20 - 21] have found discrepancies between
breed identification and the results of DNA analysis, and researchers in Florida found at one
shelter that 50 % of
dogs that were labeled as belonging to a pit - bull - type
breed lacked the DNA
breed signature [22].
More than 200
dogs and puppies rescued
from a commercial
breeding facility in Estrie, Quebec last May — along with numerous puppies who were born subsequent to the seizure — are ready to leave the emergency
shelter and be placed for adoption following weeks of care and rehabilitation.
But the only way we can eradicate puppy mills completely, until the pet stores and Internet sellers clean up their act, is when people choose instead to adopt
dogs from shelters,
breed rescues, and responsible breeders.
From purebreds to mixed
breeds, puppies and kittens to already trained adult pets, you're sure to find the right cat or
dog for you in a
shelter or humane society nearby.
Madeline trains all ages, all
breeds, and specializes in problem behavior prevention in puppies and «good start» training for recently rescued
dogs and
dogs adopted
from a
shelter.
Name: Sandy Age: 3 years Gender: Female
Breed: Hound mix Weight: 21 lbs
Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: Yes Kid friendly: TBD House Trained: Yes Crate Trained: Yes Energy level: Moderate History:
From a
shelter in Kentucky Adoption Fee: $ 350
All 123
dogs — a mixture of
breeds ranging
from the large mastiffs most often considered as «meat
dogs» in South Korea, to Jindo mixes, Spaniel mixes and Chihuahuas — were transported to
shelters in California, Oregon, San Francisco and Washington State in the USA.
In order to maintain their lock on the market and convince Americans to not buy
dogs from pet stores or purebred
dog breeders, these same rescue groups and
shelters are lobbying legislatures and city councils all across this nation to outlaw
dog breeding and ban pet stores
from selling pets.
Name: Bayou Age: 18 months Gender: 19 lbs
Breed: Border Collie / Terrier Weight: 19 lbs
Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: TBD Kid friendly: TBD House Trained: TBD Crate Trained: TBD Energy level: Moderate History:
From a
shelter in Texas Adoption Fee: $ 350
Lansing State Journal - Ingham County Animal Control Needs Your Help January 24, 2013 WLNS - Officials Seize Livestock Animals
From Home Feb 15th, 2013 WILX - Local
Shelter Makes Plea for
Dog Houses Jan 22, 2013 WILX - Animal
Shelter Holds «All - Night» Adoption Marathon Dec 21, 2012 Great Lakes Echo - Pit bulls still face bad rap,
breed defenders say Oct 6.
I just pulled two pure
bred dogs from a kill
shelter in Southern Missourri, in the middle of puppy mill country (the
shelter managers own words).
The Ottawa City Council adopted a by - law that restricts the sale of commercially
bred cats and
dogs in pet stores, requiring new pet stores to offer only cats and
dogs from legitimate
shelters, humane societies or rescues organizations; all stores will also have to include a 48 hours return policy, as well as provide a certificate that indicates the source of the pet that is being sold.
Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens
from across the United States and around the globe are rescued
from overcrowded municipal
shelters, commercial
breeding facilities, and other less - than - ideal - circumstances, and brought to the safety of the world's largest no - kill rescue and adoption organization.
In the meanwhile, we all might want to give careful consideration to the PLOS One study and possibly remove
breed names
from shelter kennel cards to allow the public to make choices based on interactions with individual
dogs rather than sensationalist headlines.
In the book, Kavin investigates everything
from hobby breeders to
shelters to the billion - dollar pure -
breed industry the she says fuels the Westminster Kennel Club
Dog Show.
To rescue
from our local
shelters dogs that we are contacted about because of specific medical needs regardless of age and
breed.
Plus, adopting a mixed -
breed dog usually means you are saving that
dog from euthanasia or a lonely
shelter life!
These mixed
breed dogs are typically a little smaller than guide
dogs and are often rescued
from animal
shelters.
Cook County's ordinance requires pet stores to source
dogs, cats, and rabbits
from municipal - run (federal, state, or local) animal
shelters, rescue organizations, or breeders that meet certain restrictions, specifically, those that hold a Class A USDA license (i.e., no brokers) or possess five or fewer
breeding females.
Sunrise's ordinance prohibits pet stores
from selling
dogs and cats unless they obtain their
dogs and cats
from a «Hobby Breeder» (defined as
breeding no more than a total of one litter per calendar year) or an animal
shelter or animal rescue organization.
To rescue bully
breeds in need and
from high kill
shelters while cultivating positive, collaborative foster relationships to ensure the ultimate adoptive success of the
dogs into loving permanent homes.
Work to end
breed discrimination that takes good
dogs away
from loving families, stop puppy mills, and keep community cats safe and out of
shelters through TNR (trap - neuter - return) programs
Financial assistance
from one or more of RADAR's funds, together with the participation of a rescue group, saves the lives of
dogs who otherwise would most likely be put to sleep in rural
shelters: older
dogs, black
dogs, special - needs
dogs and medical - needs
dogs, regardless of
breed.
Work to end
breed discrimination that takes good
dogs away
from loving families, stop puppy mills, and keep community (feral and stray) cats safe and out of
shelters through TNR (trap - neuter - return) programs
These ordinances often prohibit pet stores
from selling
dogs and cats (and in some cases rabbits)
from commercial
breeding facilities and only allow pet stores to sell animals if they are sourced
from rescues or
shelters.
You can adopt a
dog from several places, like an animal
shelter, a general rescue group, or a
breed - specific rescue group.
Many large
breed seniors land at Lily's, a senior
dog sanctuary named for a 12 - year - old Golden retriever saved
from the Sonoma County Animal
Shelter.
This all -
breed rescue groups serves the San Francisco Bay Area, searching high and low for suitable homes for
dogs saved
from shelters throughout California.
From pure -
breeds to mixed
breeds, show
dogs to
shelter dogs, Pedigree believes that every
dog deserves to be fed well, including those..
That may be the most frequently posed query by
dog owners who adopted their mixed
breed pooches
from animal
shelters and rescue organizations.
Grants are available for
dogs or cats pulled
from licensed MI
shelters that have public adoption programs and do not engage in
breed discrimination.
Name: Rosey Age: 1 year Gender: Female
Breed: Australian Cattle
Dog Weight: 30 lbs
Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: TBD Kid friendly: Yes House Trained: TBD Crate Trained: Yes Energy level: Moderate History:
From a
shelter in Oklahoma Adoption Fee: $ 350