We
pull dogs from the shelters just hours, or even minutes, before they are scheduled to be euthanized — before we have the opportunity to line up adopters or sponsors.
About two decades ago, I adopted two wonderful
adult dogs from shelters (translation: someone else trained them for me) that were very well behaved and generally good dogs.
We can help prevent improper breeding by following the motto «adopt don't shop,» and adopting
dogs from shelters rather than buying from breeders.
I adopted two
dogs from shelters when they were about a year old, and had them till they passed away at 13 and 14 years old.
We rescued 45
dogs from shelters all over the world, 30 of which were slated for euthanasia at their original shelter.
Recent returns are straining our resources and causing a great deal of frustration, since we have not been able to pull
many dogs from shelter euthanasia lists.
In the past few years, some radicals have blamed purebred breeders for the incidence of hip dysplasia and used this accusation to encourage people to adopt mixed
breed dogs from shelters.
Our Transportation volunteers use their own vehicles to
move dogs from the shelters to veterinarians and from there to the foster homes.
We are so glad to have been able to rescue this
fantastic dog from the shelter where he would have certainly been put to sleep due to his skin condition.
Get your
next dog from a shelter, rescue group, or a humane and responsible breeder that you have carefully screened in person.
In fact, one person living in this county said that people won't pick up their
stray dogs from the shelter because there are fees involved.
When adopting a puppy /
dog from a shelter remember to keep it separate from your other puppies or dogs at home to prevent any spread of sickness.
If there's a compelling reason for them each to have a dog, consider adopting one puppy now, and an
adult dog from a shelter or rescue group.
Phrases with «dog from a shelter»