Hi guys! It’s George here. As you probably all know by now, my brother Mozart and I were rescued when we were just puppies. Our mom and dad saved our lives. We may be big and strong now, but when they found us, we were little, sick, helpless, and likely to die without help from some really big hearts.
Our stories aren’t unique, either. Sure, not every pup out there that needs to be rescued has Parvo, like I did. Or maybe they’re not at risk of being eliminated due to severe hip dysplasia, like my buddy Mozart. We’re pretty special like that. But there are thousands of dogs for adoption—many dogs for adoption are near you right now—who won’t have a chance to grow and love without some help.
This is the biggest reason to consider adopting from a dog rescue, but there are several more big pluses that could help you make your decision.
Lower Fees and Bills
Unless you willingly go into a situation where you adopt a pup that needs a lot of medical care, you’re likely to save a bundle by adopting from a dog rescue. Yes, they have to charge fees for several reasons, but those fees are often much lower than the ones you’ll pay for adopting a dog from a pet store.
These fees go to cover many of the expenses pet rescues incur every day, from vet visits and supplies to kennel space and travel. Most of the time, the adoption fees still don’t come close to supplying the funds these rescues need to continue operating.
When you do choose to give a second chance to a special needs dog—like Mozart or me—those dog rescues will often take on the medical expenses, too, at least through the foster process. Vet visits, special medications, and any equipment needed are often covered by the dog rescue until such time as you’re ready to take on those expenses yourself.
We know adopting a puppy from a rescue is awesome! Look, I have a soft spot for the puppies just like anyone else might, but puppies are hard work! They require a lot of time and attention for training, and even the best-behaved babies will slip up and chew a pair of shoes on occasion. And as you know if you have adopted before from a dog rescue, not many puppies show up in the rescues. We ask you to consider sharing your love with an older dog who only has a few more years remaining and consider giving them the best few years of their lives.
When you adopt from a rescue, You are not only saving a life you’ll be bringing home a best friend. The benefit of an experienced rescue dog… These dogs have usually already been leash and potty trained, and they’ve also outgrown that puppy energy that new pet owners often find exhausting.
Even if these dogs came to the rescue without training, the rescue often takes the time needed to provide crucial training to give pups a better chance at adoption and a fur-ever home.
Pure Bred Pups are Possible!
Many people shop at pet stores because they want a specific breed. They tend to believe that rescues won’t have the breeds they’re looking for. That’s not true! Plenty of rescues out there specialize in specific breeds or even mixed breeds with the specific types of dogs you want.
You can find a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog, or a beautiful Great Dane, or a Mastiff, OR an awesome Saint Bernard like us—all these dogs might not have the chance they deserve at a good life without the rescues that saved them. And they’re all waiting for you to come find them.
Now, we firmly believe that all dogs deserve a chance at a good life. That means pet shop pups deserve the very best, too. It’s not their fault they’ve been exploited. Rescues are often involved in helping these babies live a good life, too. They help pups discovered in breeding mill situations. They fight to introduce legislation that keeps those pups safe. And they take in the poor pups that have to be surrendered when families discover a puppy requires more time than they’re willing to give.
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In all, a dog rescue to adopt a dog is the way to go. And if you can’t adopt a new best friend just yet, consider making a donation to one of your local animal rescue adoption organizations. Most are nonprofit groups, which means your gift will be tax-deductible. Consider saving a life.
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