Sentences with phrase «instead of adopting a dog»

In the past, many people told the shelter they had purchased a puppy instead of adopting a dog.

It's scary to think that as we try to improve conditions in the United States, importation of dogs from overseas is increasing because people are fixated on owning a certain breed instead of adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue organization.

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So instead of waiting to see whether or not that dog got adopted, Maureen decided come keep her appointment and meet some of our other available dogs.

One of the important steps in helping to end the demand of puppy mill dogs is choosing to adopt instead of shop.

I understand that each foster will determine the timeline but I much rather pass my fostered dog to his new owner, instead of another foster parent who also wouldn't be able to adopt out.

If you really want to save a life, adopt a grown - up dog instead of a puppy, or at least adopt your puppy now, and come back for an adult dog in a few months.

We learned a while back that the Kennel Club has experienced a 125 % increase in demand for information on the Portuguese Water Dog on the back of US president Obama's decision to go back on his pledge to adopt a mutt and, instead, take delivery of a «gift» dog, very much of «pedigree» statDog on the back of US president Obama's decision to go back on his pledge to adopt a mutt and, instead, take delivery of a «gift» dog, very much of «pedigree» statdog, very much of «pedigree» status.

Yes — and they are skipping puppy - hood and opting to adopt older dogs instead of puppies.

Instead, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the Humane Society of the United States criticized the president and his family because they didn't adopt a shelter dog.

Instead, they could either adopt the dogs, take the dogs outside of town, or they could just shoot the dogs.

If the Obamas had adopted a dog, maybe fewer people would purchase dogs this way and instead adopt one of the millions of animals certain to die a lonely and sometimes cruel death in a shelter.

Instead, we are a network of volunteers, who allow our rescued dogs and cats to live with us in foster care until they are adopted.

Instead, we work with rescue groups to secure the removal and safe transport of the dogs, their vetting and veterinary care, and safe placement until they can be adopted.

Instead, consider the benefits of adopting a calmer, trained senior dog.

While retail sales bans on mill - bred dogs, cats, and rabbits are becoming more common, a new survey reveals people still buy dogs at pet stores instead of adopt.

She encouraged shelters to match dogs with potential adopters and market themselves so that people want to adopt a dog instead of buying one.

If you are adopting an adult cat, it is a good idea to adopt a cat that has lived previously with other cats or dogs instead of a cat from a previous home with no other dogs or cats.

You are in denial about the scope of the homeless animal population and completely unrealistic in thinking it's something that will be taken care of by no kill shelters, which most communities will NEVER agree to financially support, not when you can kill thirty dogs in a day, instead of spending money to feed, house and care for them humanely until homes are found, and indefinitely for those who never will be adopted.

I have been thinking of getting a dog and was going to adopt one, but it fell through since the owner decided to give her to a rescue instead.

Paid $ 5,000 a month by an industry association of CBEs, his goal in making the claim was to get the court to overturn a law that makes it illegal for pet stores in Grove City, OH, to sell puppy mill dogs; the law requires pet stores to work with rescues and shelters to adopt out rescued animals instead.

We will spare you the gruesome details of what these dogs have been through, but long story short, we have the opportunity to completely change the lives of a number of dogs destined for certain death, and instead adopt these dogs into loving caring forever homes.

Unfortunately, many of these dogs are never reunited with their owners, and instead are rehomed to new adopters who may not realize that they have adopted someone else's dog.

Two of our ARNO volunteers, Michael Groetsch and Dan Rivers, have co-written and produced the song «Who Rescued Who» (Americana / Folk) about an elderly man who walks into an animal shelter looking to adopt a puppy but after an old and gray dog catches his eye, he adopts the older dog instead.

 Write a letter to the editor of your local paper or contact local radio stations about puppy mills and other pet mills and call on people to adopt instead of buying dogs and other pets.Â

Always adopt from an animal shelter or rescue group instead of buying a dog from a pet store.

We urge consumers to adopt pets from animal shelters or find a reputable breeder they have met and screened in person instead of fueling the demand for dogs raised in puppy mills.»

When an adorable puppy or small breed dog from a distant state or country is adopted instead of a local, three year - old lab or pit mix, it simply trades one dog's life for another.

Instead of heart worm positive dogs being euthanized they are now adopted out and treated with funds raised by the Darbster foundation.

Through this program, the Foundation hopes to give families adopting a new dog the basic understanding of dog psychology, so they will be able to work through problem behaviors with their new dog from day one, instead of returning the dog to the shelter when problems arise.

More than 18 percent of the dogs adopted out came back, but this shelter offers a high incentive to return any dog that doesn't work out instead of giving it away or taking it to another shelter - they refund all adoption fees except the $ 10 processing fee.

Lucky enough for me, I knew to insure my dog as a puppy right after I adopted him, so instead of the emergency draining my savings, I at least knew that it would be covered.

As a result of the lack of adopters, an average of five out of every ten dogs and seven out of every ten cats are euthanized — a number that could easily be lowered if more people understood the consequences of shopping instead of adopting.

If I ever got tired of answering the same questions over and over, several times a day, I reminded myself that it was a small price to pay for spreading the word about puppy mills, and a golden opportunity to convince someone to rescue or adopt a dog instead of buying one from a pet store or breeder.

Even though not every household can take in a dog, a good portion of U.S. families still choose to purchase a pooch instead of adopting one from a local rescue or shelter.

This foster program will allow you to spend a weekend with a great dog, who will be so happy to be in a home and you will be able to see if you have what it takes to become a pet parent and best of all, if you fall in love you can adopt instead of returning the dog» she continued.

Instead of buying an overpriced mutt, visit your local shelter and adopt a dog in need.

Many adopted dogs aren't yet housebroken because sadly, their former owners relegated them to living outdoors or in a basement, then gave the dogs up, instead of teaching the dogs good house manners.

Instead, Best Friends animal behavior specialist Sherry Woodard got the call, and her work with Gunnar, a dog deemed too violent to be adopted, is featured in tonight's episode of the National Geographic Channel's «Dogtown» series.

When more dogs are adopted into their permanent homes, the new arrivals into the shelter then have a higher chance of making it to the adoption floor instead of finding themselves in the euthanasia room due to lack of space, time, and resources that the shelter simply does not have.

When you adopt a senior dog, you're ensuring that one of the dogs least likely to find a peaceful home will instead find the companionship they need and want to provide.

Instead of just adopting a new best friend you'll be joining a community that sticks together to help dogs in need.

The dogs and cats in our sanctuary program have been rescued from pounds and shelters with the intention of being adopted to loving families, but after a thorough veterinary exam have been found to be in need of hospice care instead.

Most important, 76 percent are planning to adopt instead of buy their next pet — be it a dog or a cat.

We care because wonderful pit bull terrier — like puppies and dogs are languishing in shelters across the country, where they often end up being killed instead of getting adopted.

In line with her commitment to helping the cause of animal rescue, she encouraged people to adopt dogs instead of shopping at pet stores.

Instead of letting it worry you or deter you from adopting a senior dog, use it as a reminder to live in the moment.

After months of waiting, Chicago finally got the go - ahead to enact The Companion Animal and Consumer Protection Ordinance, which requires pet stores to only adopt out rescue animals instead of selling dogs and cats from cruelty - ridden commercial farms.

When a Florida shelter noticed potential adopters looking to adopt dogs by breed instead of based on their personalities, they took a...

If you or someone you know is considering buying a dog from a puppy mill, please consider the following common illnesses and rethink your decision to buy, instead of adopting.

Having a puppy is exciting, and from teaching a child about responsibility to wanting a «certain» type of dog, many people like to buy puppies, instead of adopting from their local shelter.