If you are
thinking of adopting a dog who has shown aggression in the past, you should consider leaving his care to someone with the proper experience and knowledge — or devote a good amount of time learning how to train and care for a dog prone to aggression.
Many people automatically think of a puppy when
they think of adopting a dog.
It's been so long that I live alone and
thinking of adopting a dog.
Thinking of adopting a dog?
Are
you thinking of adopting a dog?
Not exact matches
So, BB gun, hit and run, malnourished and not exactly a candidate for the Gold Standard
of Canine Beauty, Jean was having second
thoughts about
adopting out this
dog.
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.
Fosters are NOT people who are
thinking of adopting and want to try
dogs out in their home to see if they are the right one for them.
One
of these days, I
think I may end up
adopting a cat or
dog from the school.
Cesar Millan on Senior
Dogs: Legendary
dog behaviorist and trainer Cesar Milan
thinks you should
adopt a senior
dog, and this is a list
of his reasons why.
Bring all family members to meet the
dog you are
thinking of adopting.
The questionnaire asks about your lifestyle,
thoughts about training, and even the type
of dog you would like to
adopt.
So, in
thinking about what kind
of dog you'd like to
adopt, we've put together some things you should consider...
But there are at least as many
dogs and cats at the shelter who are more than a year old - animals who were obtained by people who didn't
think through the responsibilities
of pet ownership before they
adopted the animal.
We
adopted a
dog (not sure
of the breed but I
think he maybe a chiweenie.).
A lot
of thought and planning goes into a decision to
adopt a
dog.
But we can
think of a ton
of reasons for
adopting an older
dog.
If you
think the Doberman pinscher is the right
dog breed for you, be sure to do plenty
of research before
adopting one.
If you
think the Redbone coonhound is the right
dog breed for you, be sure to do plenty
of research before
adopting one.
As with any breed, if you
think the Mastiff is the right
dog breed for you, be sure to do plenty
of research before
adopting one.
If you
think the Great Dane is the right
dog breed for you, be sure to do plenty
of research before
adopting one.
By knowing what to expect, you won't be thrown off balance when your
dog suddenly
adopts a unexpected behavior or shows signs
of «unlearning» behaviors you
thought it had mastered.
Many people say they don't want to
adopt or care for a senior
dog, because the
thought of losing them is too hard to handle.
This owner is a really nice person — the sort
of person I would
adopt a
dog to without a second
thought.
I was supposed to have him for a week and when it came around to the rescue's open adoption day where
dogs go along and potential new owners come and meet with a view to
adopting, it killed me to
think of someone
adopting him and I realised I couldn't bear to part with him.
When a person
adopts an animal, I believe that animal becomes his or her property (ick — I hate
thinking of dogs as property).
And if you're
thinking of getting a puppy
of your very own, check out the 10 Things You Need to Know Before
Adopting a Shelter
Dog.
If you have
adopted or are
thinking of adopting a senior
dog or cat, you should learn more about their needs.
We ask foster
dog parents to let us know in advance if they
think they would like to do a foster -
adopt contract if they are
thinking of adding another animal companion to the home.
but people seem to
think that you must «
adopt» a
dog in order for it to be an important part
of your life.
If you are
thinking about
adopting a furry friend, but are afraid
of the mess your new puppy might make, just look out for the 7 most hyperactive
dog breeds.
Many
of us here at Adopt-a-Pet.com are parents ourselves, so please take it from us:
adopting a
dog is every bit as safe (and we
think even safer) than buying a puppy.
You may
think this is a lot
of effort to go through to
adopt a
dog.
Sometimes if a potential adopter sees a whole row
of black
dogs, they
think, «Maybe they're not being
adopted for a good reason.
If you're
thinking of adopting a Chinese
dog breed, don't miss our article on Chinese names for
dogs!
This emotional journey through the lives
of 11
adopted dogs and Bill, a puppy mill survivor turned mountain goat (he loves to hike and rock climb), brings animal rescue to the forefront
of people's
thoughts and conversations.
look at the end
of the day i love
dogs, and i wanted to save just one but letting myself get over charged to
adopted and a back round check to save one is not worth it we are living in a day and time where money is hard t come by, and people preach on not just giving out info,
think am i giving you all my info just to over pay for a
dog, better yet would they give me their info so i can make sure they are who they say they are
Of course, you can
think you know everything there is to know about
dogs and how they
think and feel, just because you grew up with them — and then end up
adopting a breed new to you or an abused rescue or puppy mill
dog... even a senior
dog when you've never had one before!
And remember if you are
thinking of adopting a Miniature Schnauzer mix, then do your research to make sure it is definitely a designer
dog and not a mongrel.
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.
If you're
thinking of going down this route please read our guide to
adopting a rescue
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.
There was another little girl that also stayed in NC and she comes to visit with her
adopted brother and it always makes me
think when I see her how lucky they were because
of people that have so graciously donated to rescue and made it possible for these wonderful
dogs to have a family
of their own.
When people hear about
adopting pets from a shelter, they naturally
think of dogs and cats.
If every person who is upset by the
thought of dogs being euthanized would go
adopt one, we wouldn't have this issue.
Whether you're
thinking about
adopting a
dog or cat, purebred or mixed breed, it's important to make sure your favorite type
of animal fits with your lifestyle.
Much
of how we put donor dollars to work is more visible —
dogs and cats
adopted, veterans» pets supported through our veterinary fund — but we
think some
of the work we do behind the scenes, like working with VIP Petcare, is equally vital.
I
think this is one
of the most troubling aspects
of the way rescue is going: their determination to «save» every
dog, no matter how troubling its behaviors and without regard to its breed, is leading to shelter employees and volunteers who are essentially brainwashed by constant contact with unstable, abnormally anxious and aggressive
dogs, who are now the majority
of dogs in most shelters and certainly the vast majority
of those who are not
adopted quickly, ie, the ones employees have the most contact with.
Are there
dogs in your shelter or rescue who you honestly
think can't be
adopted because
of behavior problems?