Should I get a dog from a rescue?

Question

Please help me.

Answer 1

That would be wonderful!! Remember dogs that are at the rescue need just as much love as ones from breeders and pet shops. Maybe even more!! Rescuing a dog is a wonderful thing to do!! They are only looking for a person to call their own and you could be just that person! Good luck and good for you!

Answer 2

If your question is whether you should get a dog from a rescue group vs. shelter/pet store/breeder, I would highly recommend going through a rescue organization. Most rescue organizations place the dogs in individual foster homes where they are treated as part of the family. The foster parent(s) learns about the individual dog's needs, idiosyncrasies, etc. Almost every dog that comes into rescue has some kind of baggage, but the foster parent can tell you about it and determine if you are a good match for that particular dog. I would suggest you search on the internet for a local rescue organization for the breed of dog that you are looking for, and then put in an application. If they are any good, they will find a dog that is a good match for you, or they will tell you if that breed is not a good match for you and your lifestyle. Another thing you might consider is becoming a foster parent for the breed that you're interested in. When you foster a dog, you determine what it's needs are, and what kind of home would be ideal for that dog. If it turns out that your home is the perfect home for that dog, then you adopt the dog. If your home is not the perfect home, then the rescue organization will provide applicants to you to sort through. There are no words to tell you how it makes you feel to place a dog in their new forever home. One example of a fabulous rescue organization is www.yorkierescue.com. They are a nationwide organization in the United States. I'm a volunteer with the organization, and I have a 2 month old puppy who is on the rescues available page. But don't think we let just anybody adopt. Any rescue that is worth their salt is going to put you through a thorough screening process, and we foster moms are very particular about who we let adopt our babies. So, maybe become a foster parent first, and adopt after you find the perfect match for you. Good luck!

Answer 3

Most definitely. I have 2 rescue dogs and they are brilliant. A lot of people like the tag of owning a pedigree, but in general cross breeds have a wonderful nature, and you are giving them a chance of a good life. Obviously, get to know the dog so that you know it is right for you and you for it. If you ask for their advise as I did, they will tell you the needs of the dog, as some need an awful lot of excercise, or maybe don't get on with other animals, or would be more suited to having the freedom of a garden etc etc. Also if you have children in the house, or even just visiting from time to time, make sure that the dog isn't a jealous nature, and still be vigilant at all times.Take your time to make sure you pick the right one, because it would be very upsetting for you and the dog if you had to return it, and it will give you so much love and pleasure if you treat it well. You will also find you have so much more purpose to your life, and you get out and about excercising yourself as well as the dog.
I really do recommend it. Mine are so much a part of our family. We always say if we ever split up we'd fight over the dogs more than the kids. Hee hee. Fortunately the kids are grown up now.
I wish you the best of luck and hope you can give a wonderful friend a new start.

Answer 4

As a long time rescuer -- YES! The dogs are fine --most have lived in a foster home which has either worked on any issues the dog has or knows what is going on. You can get dogs of all ages from a rescue -- many are trained (obedience), house trained, have been temperament tested and it almost seems that they are extra loving as they know you have saved them!

There are rescue organizations for almost every breed you can think of --type in the breed(s) you are interested in and you will find listings -- some of the pics and stories make me want to cry.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

Obviously everyone here is telling you that you should get a dog from a rescue as opposed to a breeder. You have a couple options, the local pound or Animal Control- They will put a dog to sleep that doesn't get adopted. Plenty of dogs there will be purebred or cuter! Another option is a breed-specific rescue. You can also try your local Humane Society (if you have one.) Either way, Good luck and love your dog lots!

Answer 6

YES!!!!! For every litter of puppies, 1 dog in a shelter is destroyed. Depending on how big your city is, the shelter I worked for on average put down 10-12 dogs a day!!!! Our adoption rate was around 60% so you can figure how many dogs shelter get on a daily basis. Here's some numbers for you. On average in a month we would get 400-600 dogs and 600-800 cats.....makes you think. Why are the numbers so high? No one believes in spaying and neutering fido and fee fee. Getting a rescue dog from and actual rescue or shelter is the way to go. Most shelters will have pure bred dogs... It's amazing how dumb people are when it comes to that kind of stuff....... by the way. the numbers may not always be that high in all shelter cases. My city that I worked for had close to 140,000 people in it.

Answer 7

My husband and I rescued a dog shortly after we got married and she's been the best dog. Granted she did come with some baggage, she had been abused in her previous home and she's not fond of children, but we don't have kids so she is great for us. We recommend people look into rescues, you're giving the dog a second chance at a wonderful life! Be prepared though for the dog to come with some extra baggage that you will have to work through with them and make sure you have a lot to time, love, and energy to give them.

Answer 8

Yes...but do the same amount of research on the breed. You want to be sure that it would be good with other pets and kids. You also want to be sure that it would suit your lifestyle. We all know that some breeds are hyper and require a lot of attention...not the kind of dog for a busy working family. But...by all means, rescue a dog if it will fit into your life. you both will be happier for it! My dog came from the pound and I love her! I am so happy that I rescued her. She is a beagle/shephard/something mix! Too funny. Anyway...I also learned on the Today show the other day that doggy DNA can be taken and sent off to determine the breed of a mixed breed dog. Very interesting. WOuld be helpful for many reasons....like health reasons to help owners get a leg up on safe guarding their specific breed mix from health problems that generally plague that breed or mix of that breed. have fun.

Answer 9

Rescued Dogs "can" be the absolute best .. careful if you dont know much about dogs, differant breeds have differant issues and breeds if your a couch potato youwant a Layed back breed... if your active, then there are breeds that go with that lifestyle as well... rescued dogs are often grateful and loving companions not to say bred dogs cant be, but there is a differance.. definately... MY dog was literally a street dog from the inner city she is Awesome !!! There are so many dogs that are abandoned out there, there is No reason to BUY a dog from a breeder,....(with appologies to those who are breeders and specific breed folks) it silly unless you have a true specific purpose...

Answer 10

Absolutely, there are many dogs that end up in rescue through no fault of their own. If you are looking for a rescue why not try a Greyhound, they don't need much exercise (About 2x 20 minute walks per day) they hardly shed,are incredibly loving and can be trained not to chase household pets.

I took my Greyhound on when she was 8, I have 3 cats and she has never even looked at them, much less chased them.

Go to your local rescue, there is bound to be a dog there that is waiting just for you.