There are a large
number of breed rescue clubs that specialize in placing dogs of their particular breed who have been found as strays, taken from unsafe situations, or simply retired from the showing or the racetrack.
My husband manages an animal shelter, I work with
a number of breed rescues, and we foster dogs often.
Not exact matches
One need only look at the
number of breed - specific
rescue groups to see the answer.
One
of my biggest reasons was due to the large
number of rescues we have taken in and adopted out, many colors, sizes and
breeds and many look alike.
Since the movie «As Good As It Gets» was released, the
number of Griffons in
rescues and shelters as well as those
bred by puppy mills has escalated dramatically.
Wisconsin Border Collie
Rescue (WBCR) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, and is the effort
of a dedicated group
of volunteering individuals who love the
breed and are concerned about the growing
number of unwanted Border Collies within the midwest.
Once a year, large
numbers of purebred dog owners, breeders, and exhibitors get out the spit and polish, pack up their old kit bags, and head for the
breed's national specialty, a celebration
of their dogs, an occasion to conduct club business and enjoy social interaction with other owners and enthusiasts, a chance to attend
breed seminars, and an opportunity to raise money for
breed health and
rescue committees.
The eligibility requirements for any non-regular classes must be approved by the AKC before they appear in the Premium List...»»... The winners
of single - dog - entry classes, if otherwise undefeated in the show, compete for Best
of Breed / Variety...» A
number of Specialty Clubs have, as part
of their eligibility requirements for non - regular classes, used parent club approved titles as a qualification — these include weight pull (titles and / or leg toward), Carting (Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, and Rottweilers), Sled Dog (Siberians, Malamutes), Water
Rescue (Newfoundlands).
Many
breed rescue groups post their adoptable pets on Petfinder.com, and a surprising
number of pets that end up in shelters are purebred.
Namely RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals) strategy, Oscar's law (The organization's name originates from the story
of a dog called Oscar, who was
rescued from a puppy factory in central Victoria), and Victorian Labor Party Efforts that restrict the
number of dogs per
breeding facility and require that pet shop owners to keep records
of every dog sold.
Over the years as the
rescue grew larger with volunteers, the number of animals being saved from year to year also grew, and the rescue was formed into 501 (c) 3 nonprofit (GuideStar Verified) and changed its name to «Last Chance at Life All Breed Rescue & Adoptions.&
rescue grew larger with volunteers, the
number of animals being saved from year to year also grew, and the
rescue was formed into 501 (c) 3 nonprofit (GuideStar Verified) and changed its name to «Last Chance at Life All Breed Rescue & Adoptions.&
rescue was formed into 501 (c) 3 nonprofit (GuideStar Verified) and changed its name to «Last Chance at Life All
Breed Rescue & Adoptions.&
Rescue & Adoptions.»
Even if he's a mixed
breed, make sure local
rescue groups have your phone
number and a description / photo
of your dog.
Locating breeders, animal shelters, and
breed rescues statewide and within surrounding states can expand the
number of dogs you have to choose from.
A
number of rescue sites have stepped up to take in the tiny tail - waggers, including Agape, the Nashville Humane Association, New Leash on Life and Small Breed Rescue of East Tennessee (seen in the video below), who helped to house the final 10 Fidos with loving foster families as they wait for their forever
rescue sites have stepped up to take in the tiny tail - waggers, including Agape, the Nashville Humane Association, New Leash on Life and Small
Breed Rescue of East Tennessee (seen in the video below), who helped to house the final 10 Fidos with loving foster families as they wait for their forever
Rescue of East Tennessee (seen in the video below), who helped to house the final 10 Fidos with loving foster families as they wait for their forever homes.
One who has had dogs and cats all
of my life,
numbering in the two dozen range, all have been spayed or neutered, most
of them
rescues taken in because
of people's irresponsible
breeding practices.
So many people recognize the positive attributes
of this family - friendly and sturdy
breed and have
rescued countless
numbers of them from shelter - based euthanasia.
Many
breeds, especially those with large
numbers of registered dogs, have regional clubs to provide social occasions for owners, host specialty shows, support area
rescue efforts, provide
breed education, and maintain a list
of responsible breeders.
Due to the sheer
number of dogs that come into our
rescue program, many people are not willing to make the commitment required to housetrain this
breed and the dogs end up outsmarting their owners and pottying inside.
Please be aware that because
of the high pet over-population problems caused by the sheer
number of un-neutered and un-spayed cats and dogs in our community that continue to
breed twice a year, all member
rescues and shelters are at or beyond capacity and are unable to take in more pets unless they find homes for the ones in their care first.
If you have a favorite
breed and are willing to branch out geographically, the site will be able to refer you to a
number of breed - specific
rescues (which may or may not allow mixed
breeds).
Many animal
rescues dedicate themselves to
rescuing one specific
breed because
of the
number of purebred animals needing homes.
This means that the
number of puppies and dogs
bred and placed each year in Multnomah County from all sources, dog breeders,
rescues, shelters, pet stores, and giveaways, now approximates the demand for puppies and dogs.
National Dog Day celebrates all
breeds, pure and mixed and serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the
number of dogs that need to be
rescued each year, either from public shelters,
rescues and pure
breed rescues.
Coming in at
number 3) Before you get a new dog from a breeder or
rescue organization, whether puppy or adult, check with your veterinarian about the special physical needs
of the
breed you are considering in order to get the best
breed fit for you and your family.
A quick perusal
of Pet finder will verify the
number of shelters and
rescue organizations seeking adopters for displaced dogs, whether purebred or mixed
breed.
You must adhere to the PHCA Code
of Ethics in your
breeding practices, permanently identify all puppies before they leave your home, and provide the
rescue committee (Ms. Haig) with the identification
numbers for each puppy you produce.
I am also a coordinator with the American Belgian Malinois
Rescue and we do expect our
numbers to rise due to the increase awareness
of the Malinois
breed.
So many people recognize the positive attributes
of this family - friendly and sturdy
breed and have
rescued countless
numbers of them -LSB-...]
The Problem: The interest in
rescuing abandoned dogs has grown in recent years, but the
number of adoptions hasn't, because people prefer pure
breed dogs.
In the past decade, Golden Retriever
breed - specific
rescues and educational outreach have helped to dramatically reduce the
number of homeless Goldens.
There are a
number of dedicated English Setter
rescue organizations run by charitable people who are passionate about the
breed.