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Posts tagged "dog adoption" Are you planning to adopt a dog in 2017? Just like when choosing a breeder, it is important to choose a reputable rescue or shelter facility from which to adopt your new family member. Unfortunately, with the proliferation of online advertising and the trend towards foster-based animal rescues, scam artists exist that try to take advantage of unsuspecting adopters. Listed here are tips for how to choose a rescue or shelter when adopting a dog. Can Meet the Animal Beforehand Never agree to adopt a dog without being able to meet him or her beforehand. As crazy as it may seem, a non-reputable rescue may try and talk you into adopting the dog, sight unseen. If you have resident animals, expect to be able to introduce them to the potential adoptee before signing any agreements. Explains Pricing The average adoption price for a dog from a rescue or shelter is...
Continue reading » PlanningNo Comment The number of dogs relinquished to animal shelters or rehomed through sites such as Craigslist is staggering. Even worse, many of the dogs that do get adopted wind up bouncing from home to home until one sticks. Many adopters have unrealistic expectations regarding canine ownership. Listed here are the most common reasons owners rehome their pets. Breed Specific Legislation Unfortunately, many areas in the United States, Canada, and Europe do not allow certain breeds, primarily pit bulls. Commonly, people bring home pit bulls without considering future plans of relocating. Then, when it comes time to move, they are unable to find housing that allows pitties, or the breed is banned entirely from the community. Before adopting a dog, make sure the breed is compatible with any relocations you are intending to make in the next 10 – 15 years. Too Much Work Another reason dogs are relinquished is because the...
Continue reading » PlanningNo Comment There are so many dogs waiting for a forever home. The best place to get a dog is an animal shelter. Especially the American Pit Bull Terrier. You may be thinking different things as you see that name, like they are scary or they are a very bad breed. First of all, a pit bull is not a breed, and secondly pit bulls are only bad if they are raised a badly. However, sheltered pit bulls have been know to love a person even after they’ve been through a rough life in the past. Adopting Adopting a pit bull or any dog can be rewarding for you and your dog. The pit bull will have a lot of personality traits, and since it’s been in a shelter it was most likely abused, abandoned, or used for dog fighting which sometimes can bring up aggressiveness in the dog. A pit bull ...
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