Not exact matches
Mixed breeds can have their own special requirements in comparison to
purebreds, but you should consider your lifestyle and ability to care for a non-shedding
dog before you make one your next best
friend!
Thousands of
dogs enter our shelter each year... big, small, puppies, seniors, active, lazy,
purebred and mutts — we can match you with your new best
friend.
I've only had 1
purebred dog in my life, most of my
dogs came from shelters (and a few from
friends with a litter.
Policies: This program has written policies This program works with
purebred Goldens and Golden mixes This program does not require an application fee They does adopt out of the service territory Requires a
dog be returned if the owner can not keep Takes ownership of a
dog upon intake Requires a home visit before adoption approval unless confirmed by relative or
friend.
As a person who has cared for 4 rescue mixes and 1
purebred (all of whom have passed - I have not kept
dogs since 2005), and who is beginning to open her heart and life to the possibility of a canine
friend, as I research shelter / rescue lists for the two breed / types of interest (Collies and Belgians), they are few and far between.
We have
dogs of all breeds; many appear to be
purebred and may appeal to people looking for a particular type of
dog, and often many senior
dogs looking for a loving
friend.
If you have a
friend who wants to get a puppy or kitten, urge that
friend to adopt one from a local animal shelter - where there is always a wonderful selection of mixed breed and
purebred dogs and cats who are just waiting for good homes and loving owners.
By adopting a wonderful mutt, you'll save a life and help reduce animal homelessness while also boosting your chances of a more robust new furry
friend, as mixed - breed
dogs have demonstrated better health and longer life spans than their
purebred cousins.
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