2007-08-26 13:48:35 · 11 answers · asked by Cassor 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Most of our companion animals are rescues & they're all great pets. Our 10-year old cat (who we adopted 6 years ago) is such a sweetheart & so gentle with the kittens we've subsequently adopted-- he's so amazing & it breaks my heart to think that so many others just as sweet end up in shelters & never leave them.
We adopted our 2 youngest cats as kittens, both during kitten season. One is 5 years old now, he had been bottle-raised @ the rescue so I assume he was orphaned. The other is nearly 7 months old, the rescue ppl told us he'd been found on the freeway & had been pretty ill but he's fine now. Most of our cats who are no longer with us have been rescues, too-- including our sweet tortie, who turned up in my yard as a starving, frightened kitten & blessed my life for nearly 16 years.
Our 2 rat brothers are rescues & they're the sweetest, friendliest guys imaginable. Our guinea pig is also a rescue, he's had some trust issues but he's doing better & is obviously happy & he's never bit either my SO or me.
Shelter-rescue pets have often had more personal attention than anyone you'd find @ a pet shop so they're often better socialized & healthier. Plus, you're saving a life.
2007-08-26 20:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by Catkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of my pets were rescues ( at least out of my 16, the 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 ferrets, a lizard, a hedgehog, and a hamster all were) and I think they all make great pets. One of my rescue dogs was left outside his entire first 6-7 months of life with little interaction besides being fed and yelled at, he has blossomed since and it's great to see him go from not sure he can even be in a house or eat his dog food to LOVING leaning on me on the couch and happily learning new commands and tricks just craving the interaction. It depends on the dog and who owns it I think. I personally like seeing the change and appreciation when a rescue pet gets a new home with lots of love and attention, but the pets I do have that were not from rescues or shelters I love also and think they are great pets
2007-08-27 10:32:23 · answer #2 · answered by Chiappone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doggy came from the pound 7 years ago. (She was already three years old when I got her). She was so well behaved EXCEPT for the fact that you couldn't leave human food around or she'd scarf it down. Heck, she's still that way!
I'm not sure if pound/rescue pets necessarily make the best pets, but it gave me a sense of satisfaction to know that I was helping an animal in need and my do has been a total blessing.
Seems that a pet's demeanor is based partly on their breed, and partly on what their life has been like and how they've been treated.
2007-08-26 13:58:28 · answer #3 · answered by It's me again 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a rescue maltese/chihuahua mix. All the dogs I've had were rescues, really. My maltese mix was abused before I got her and had some fear issues and housetraining issues when I first got her. I sent her off to doggie boot camp to help with socialization and training. With doggie boot camp and my working with her, she got better and she's made a 180 from how she was. She was not afraid of me when I got her, but she was afraid of everyone else. When there are so many homeless dogs out there I can't see getting a dog from a breeder. You may wind up with behavior and health issues no matter where you get a dog from, though.
2007-08-26 13:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by nursekuba 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm so sorry to your loss. Been there, finished that. Even responsible vendors could have mishaps - so I wont call you irresponsible. the indisputable fact which you took your canines with you, tells me they are incredibly part of your loved ones. Your nonetheless looking and cant overlook those canines(you never will) so which you dont experience waiting. canines have their own personalities making them very expensive to us - as part of the kinfolk - they are enjoyed, love us, and shop some people from being lonely. for the reason which you experience a hollow interior the living house you should rescue an older, properly-knowledgeable canines from a shield - or any canines that suits. perchance a million canines or cat to fill that hollow. My prayers to you which you locate your pets. Getting yet another puppy doesnt recommend you overlook or are un-feeling. once you spot those animals on the shield, have faith me, it won't experience incorrect. you would be giving a homeless animal a genuine existence on a similar time as filling the hollow in yours. returned, best of luck with trhe ones who went lacking. God Bless!
2016-10-09 06:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by biever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dogs, no...I got them from my mom's boss at work. But my cats, yes! :-D I love them soooo much! They were all rescued, strays, or had been abused. Not only do they make better pets, but you are giving them a 2nd chance at life! =D
2007-08-26 14:57:45 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Animal Lover ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It counts on the pet. And what you can put up with. Like people get rid of pet because hair, size and riping the house apart.
2007-08-26 13:57:24 · answer #7 · answered by Littlegirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pets from a pound are GOOD pets but they may be shy
AT FIRST, but they will be better, and when you FIRST get them they MAY have trust issues
2007-08-26 13:54:56 · answer #8 · answered by Allie (HBKF) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All of my cats dead and living have been adopted and/or rescued and I would never consider not adopting another cat that was rescued.
2007-08-26 13:56:51 · answer #9 · answered by cartiphilus 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they might not be the best because of trust issues, but they certainly are grateful pets!
2007-08-26 16:04:24 · answer #10 · answered by pussycat dolls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋